First, Piedmont, celebrates 130th anniversary

February 10, 2000

First Baptist Church, Piedmont, celebrated its 130th anniversary Jan.23 with a nod to the past and a look toward the future. Activities included a signing

Churches need commitment to win others, speakers say

February 3, 2000

Churches need pews filled with people committed to Christ and determined to win others to the Lord, according to three church consultants who spoke during

Music adds variety, flavor

February 3, 2000

Music scattered throughout the evangelism conference held January 24-25 at the Dothan Civic Center, added variety and flavor to the meetings. The program kicked off

‘Suit Your Self’: A Pensacola church gives women hope by providing them with a new image

February 3, 2000

For Debbe Jefcoat, coordinating the “Suit Your Self” ministry at Olive Baptist Church, Pensacola, Fla., is not just about providing women with clothing. It is

Pine Barren celebrates 150

February 3, 2000

Pine Barren Baptist Association celebrated its 150th anniversary Nov. 7, 1999. The celebration was held at Beatrice Baptist Church, Beatrice. The association was organized in

When in trouble, pray — Haynes

February 3, 2000

If you know Jesus, the fight is fixed,” said Frederick Haynes, pastor of Friendship West Baptist Church, Dallas, referring to a fixed boxing match. “If

State Board of Missions taps Madison as ‘ministries’ head

February 3, 2000

Ron Madison, pastor of First Baptist Church, Opelika, and chairman of the State Board of Missions (SBOM), was elected as Cooperative Ministries team leader at