Church bookstores meeting members’ needs
February 17, 2000
While Christian retailers are popping up across the state, some churches are looking inward to provide for members’ needs. Tera Ferguson, manager of Encouraging Word
Bookstore owners consider competition helpful
February 17, 2000
Despite the popularity of Christian products at secular retailers, managers of Christian book stores do not believe bigger stores like Wal-Mart and Books-A-Million represent a
Gaining respect Christian bookstores booming; owners anticipate more growth
February 17, 2000
The Christian retail market has plenty of room to grow, said Lew Burdette, owner of Kindred Inc. in Center Point. With 20,000 square feet, Kindred
Tour finds a variety of items
February 17, 2000
What does a Christian bookstore include? Is it for everyone? A walking tour of a LifeWay Christian Bookstore provides a glimpse of what a shopper
Children find various entertaining activities at Christian bookstores
February 17, 2000
Children are a group on which many Christian retailers place high priority, with stores including areas for them to read or watch videos. One of
Alabama residents complete training in church, community-based care
February 17, 2000
Thirty-four Alabama residents are ready to begin parish nurse ministries in their churches and communities following completion of basic training last month at WorldSong camp
Grammy nomination a first for CenturyMen
February 17, 2000
For the first time in their 30-year history, The CenturyMen, a 100 member men’s chorus of Southern Baptist musicians, have been nominated for a Grammy
Music sales increasing in bookstores
February 17, 2000
Christian music sales in 1999 reached almost 50 million units, an increase of 11.5 percent over 1998 sales. Christian retailers accounted for 57.5 percent of
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