PARCA leader retiring; new director named

September 3, 2015

Since 2007, through The Alabama Baptist’s “About Alabama” column, Jim Williams has sought to “familiarize readers with the different aspects of what’s going on in

First Church, Pell City, new minister to children and families

September 3, 2015

Christopher Dewaal is the new minister to children and families for First Church, Pell City. His first day was Aug. 25. He earned a bachelor’s

Generals center fielder drawn to faith after father’s death

September 3, 2015

He is never there but always present. Every game Ian Miller plays and every at-bat he takes is dedicated to his late father. On Nov.

Parental supervision, ongoing communication vital to protecting children from sexting situations

September 3, 2015

Teens have a natural curiosity about sex. That curiosity combined with technology can lead teens to make poor choices with serious consequences. Increasingly one of

IMB missionary, mom killed in car wreck

August 27, 2015

CARTERSVILLE, Georgia — On the evening before she and her family had planned to return overseas, Kyra Lynn Karr, a Southern Baptist missionary to Italy,

SBC Parliamentarian McCarty now a Baptist

August 27, 2015

ATLANTA — Barry McCarty, chief parliamentarian for 29 Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) annual meetings, decided Aug. 16 to become a Southern Baptist. He also is

Someone You Should Know — Roper, Emmett P.

August 27, 2015

Emmett P. Roper First Baptist Church, Jacksonville Calhoun Baptist Association Favorite Verse: Philippians 4:13 Favorite Hymn: “Amazing Grace” Hobbies: Operating HAM radio Family Status: Husband of nine years to