Jacksonville evangelist’s ham radio hobby extends his rea

July 24, 2003

When Emmett Roper finishes preaching, goes home and collapses in his favorite chair, his ministry doesn’t end. In fact, that’s where much of it begins.

Vestavia children build toy houses to help Mexicans build real ones

July 24, 2003

It may take a village to raise a child but it only took 20 fifth- and sixth-graders to build Bible town. What started as a

Alabamians travel for summer missions

July 24, 2003

Fairview Heights Northside Baptist Church, Anniston, recently had several youth and adults participate in a week of missions work in the Washington, D.C., and Baltimore

‘Purpose-Driven Life’ named 2003 top Christian book

July 24, 2003

ORLANDO, Fla. — “The Purpose-Driven Life” by Rick Warren has been named the 2003 Jordon Christian Book of the Year by the Evangelical Christian Publishers

WMU shows double-digit growth in enrollment

July 24, 2003

Wanda Lee, executive director of national Woman’s Missionary Union, recently reported a growth in WMU groups and an increased emphasis in missions education, as well

Alabama youth evangelism conference set

July 17, 2003

The 2003 Alabama Baptist Youth Evangelism Conference will feature a variety of inspirational speakers, drama, contemporary Christian music and more at the Montgomery Civic Center