Retired director of missions finds new ministry as a pastor
February 5, 2004
Ladell Blanton has proved that you can go home again. But he didn’t do so without leaving a lasting impression on two south Alabama Baptist
Landscape affects initial impressions of church
February 5, 2004
In his book, “Church Property/Building Guidebook,” T. Lee Anderton asked, “Should the landscaped areas be the space left over after everything else is located?” He
Cemetery important part of landscape
February 5, 2004
Although cemeteries are not usually considered a part of landscaping, good design and regular maintenance of church cemeteries can greatly improve the property’s curb appeal,
Adequate parking essential for today’s church campuses
February 5, 2004
Just as church building and landscaping designs affect first impressions of nonmembers, good or bad experiences in church parking lots may greatly influence a visitor’s
Gordo man works to foster understanding between Baptists, Jews
February 1, 2004
He never really even intended to leave the small Alabama town of Gordo where he grew up, but Herbby Geer and his family have been
Voices from Sand Mountain Baptists in hit movie
January 29, 2004
A major Hollywood film featuring Alabama voices has resounded with popularity among the moving-going American public. “Cold Mountain,” set in North Carolina during the Civil
Busyness blocks focusing on Kingdom’s work
January 29, 2004
Christians facing a breakdown or burnout “are taking on tasks beyond our ability, tasks God never intended us to do,” said Margaret Kennedy, a women’s
Pleasant Grove DOM Stinnett retires after almost 10 years
January 29, 2004
As many Alabama Baptists do at the start of a new year, Nolan Stinnett decided to cut back. Effective Dec. 31, Stinnett retired from his
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