Fayette minister marks 60 years, accepts pastorate
September 21, 2006
On Aug. 10, C.J. Townsend marked 60 years in the ministry, one day after accepting his 13th pastorate in Alabama. Sand Springs Baptist Church, Fayette,
Franklin Baptists hold Children’s praise fest
September 21, 2006
Franklin Baptist Association’s WMU holds Children’s Praise Fest 2006 at Camp McMurray. Fifty-three first- through sixth-graders participated in the July 29 event that included games,
Crowd tops 20,000 at 10th annual En Fuego in Verbena
September 21, 2006
Sherry Simpler remembers the days when holding En Fuego meant handing out hot dogs to 300 people and watching a local band perform on the
October conference offers training for literacy missions volunteers
September 21, 2006
Are you interested in helping others learn to read or non-English speakers learn English? Did you know you can fulfill those interests and share your
Alabama Evangelist Junior Hill shares memories in autobiography
September 14, 2006
He is not retiring. He is not even slowing down after more than 50 years in the ministry. In fact, he is busier than he
Madison church shares Christ with world through store
September 14, 2006
Larry McWhorter interrupts his conversation to ring up a customer’s purchase. “Have a nice day,” he says as the customer departs. Another patron
State Baptists learn how to respond when other faith groups come knocking
September 14, 2006
When Jehovah’s Witnesses come walking up your driveway, do you shut the curtains, turn the TV off and make a run for it?” The
Birmingham church helps members with special needs
September 14, 2006
Raising children with special needs can be a challenge for many families, at times making it difficult to participate in activities such as church services.
