Sampley to retire after 42 years in ministry
December 5, 2013
James Sampley, pastor of First Baptist Church, Ashville, for the past 17 years, is retiring Dec. 29. Sampley surrendered to God’s call to ministry at
Rainer to retire after 31 years in music ministry
December 5, 2013
Ron Rainer, who served in ministry for 43 years in Alabama, will retire from full-time music ministry Dec. 15 from First Baptist Church, Cordele, Ga.
Education and Music Association elects new officers
December 5, 2013
The Education and Music Association (EMA) elected as its new officers Nov. 12: (l to r) Johnny Arnett, vice president; Bill Carr, secretary; Greg Hollis,
33 Miles uses life experiences to write songs
December 5, 2013
With a unique blend of southern gospel and contemporary worship songs, Chris Lockwood and Jason Barton — better known as 33 Miles — seek to
Homeowners sue over Glorieta Conference Center sale
December 5, 2013
A federal judge in New Mexico has removed 113 individuals from a lawsuit against two Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) agencies challenging the recent sale of Glorieta
Want to Know God?
December 5, 2013
First Baptist Church, Pleasant Grove Jesus is a genius. While on earth, one of the ways He demonstrated His brilliance was His ability to masterfully
Christian Women’s Leadership Center offers learning, community
December 5, 2013
For the past 14 years, national Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) and Samford University in Birmingham have partnered to assist women in furthering their leadership capabilities
Humanists warn public schools about OCC
December 5, 2013
WASHINGTON — An organization of nonbelievers is threatening legal action against public schools that participate in an evangelical Christian charity that delivers Christmas toys to
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