Shining a light on those behind the scenes
January 3, 2002
Shining a light on those behind the scenes in a church can be a life enriching experience. It can be like seeing a church with
Shades Mountain to host IMB appointment ceremony
January 3, 2002
Ten people with Alabama ties will be among the 63 missionaries appointed by the International Mission Board (IMB) during a Jan. 22 ceremony at
Alabama Baptists among runners carrying Olympic torch
January 3, 2002
Three Alabama Baptists were selected to carry the 2002 Winter Olympic torch on a leg of its trip to the site of the Winter Games
FBC Gardendale plans $53 million building program
January 3, 2002
A $53.4 million building program planned by First Baptist Church, Gardendale, will result in one of the largest sanctuaries and most expensive campuses among Baptist
Birmingham Baptist Church names black interim pastor
December 20, 2001
One Alabama Baptist church made a historic move recently by naming an African-American as interim pastor of its predominantly white congregation. Chris Hamlin, who works
Bessemer Baptist Association answers call to reach Hispanics
December 13, 2001
For several years, people involved in the Bessemer Baptist Association noticed the area’s growing Hispanic population. While they wanted to reach out to their new
Dawson parties take gospel outside the church
December 13, 2001
A crisp Sunday afternoon with unseasonably warm temperatures was the backdrop for a Christmas gift Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Homewood presented to the greater
Rush receives Paul H. Stewart award
November 22, 2001
Ed Rush, minister of music at First Baptist Church, Demopolis, was named recipient of the Paul H. Stewart Excellence in Service Award by the Alabama
