St. Louis church sues over zoning law November 30, 2000 ST. LOUIS, Mo. — A tiny church in St. Louis is suing city planners over a zoning law that forbids it from meeting in a Read More
British propose lowering taxes on church repair November 30, 2000 LONDON — To the delight of British churches, especially the Church of England, Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown has announced that in his next Read More
Deck collapse sends 30 worshipers into pond November 16, 2000 LAKELAND, Fla. — A wooden deck collapsed during a Baptist church service in Lakeland, Fla., on Sunday, Oct. 29, plunging more than 30 worshipers into Read More
Churches encouraged by Milosevic’s ouster November 9, 2000 BELGRADE, Yugoslavia — The apparent ousting of Yugoslavian dictator Slobodan Milosevic through democratic elections is encouraging to members of minority churches in the devastated country. Read More
First, Tuscaloosa, sponsors ‘spiritual renewal’ November 9, 2000 It wasn’t called an old-time revival, but it had many of the same elements. Rousing music and inspired preaching mixed with an atmosphere of Read More
Halloween fire damages Birmingham associational offices November 9, 2000 Halloween meant more than tricks and treats for Birmingham Baptists this year. An Oct. 31 fire caused about $100,000 worth of damage to the Birmingham Read More
Pleasant Grove FBC dedicates library in honor of Harper Shannon November 9, 2000 In 50 years as a minister, Harper Shannon has accumulated a wealth of resources that would be invaluable to any preacher. He now hopes other Read More
Historic Baptist church ordains woman November 2, 2000 NASHVILLE — The 180-year-old First Baptist Church in Nashville, has for the first time ordained a woman to the gospel ministry. She is Ryan Leigh Read More