Christian radio reaching listeners across Alabama

December 19, 2002

Christian media may be more successful than churches at reaching adults with the gospel message, according to Barna Research Group of Ventura, Calif. A recent

International choir raises Alabama Baptists’ awareness of children in need

December 12, 2002

As 19 strikingly dressed children ran to the strange, introduced themselves and began singing praises to God, their audience knew they were about to be

Variety of sounds describes music at the annual convention

November 28, 2002

The key word for the music of this year’s Alabama Baptist State Convention (ABSC) seemed to be variety. From a gospel rendition of “His Eye

Modern-day science: Church sound control affected by many elements

November 27, 2002

Sound reinforcement in churches must merge proper architectural acoustics, realistic technology and the skills of professional sound contractors and dedicated church volunteers. Michael Thompson, president

Country’s Randy Travis releases second ‘country gospel’ album

October 31, 2002

Randy Travis is trying to recall his last meaningful conversation with a fellow member of the country music pantheon. “I don’t even know who was

Worship wars

October 3, 2002

As Jim Swedenburg has observed, some churches emphasize worship style to the detriment of the message for which people hunger. He also cites research that

Alabama Singing Women debut at Shocco

September 26, 2002

"These women read, they sing, and they brought the Spirit with them,” said Gayle Smith of Providence Baptist Church, Opelika. Smith serves as director of