FBC Winfield students minister in unique ways in Gulf Shores

February 2, 2012

Can God use pancakes, dogs and movies to draw people to Himself? Ask the students of First Baptist Church, Winfield. They employed all three to

‘Courageous’ film challenges Gardendale-area men

February 2, 2012

As 551 steaks were grilled Jan. 19, there was much more than dinner being prepared for the men attending the event at Gardendale First Baptist

Churches can minister to returning veterans, families as they readjust to everyday life

February 2, 2012

Sitting around the kitchen table, the Rivers family are a picture of the quintessential American family. Over a freshly prepared meal, they share stories of

Bower Memorial launches hospice ministry

February 2, 2012

Jim Griffin knows firsthand the important role Christian compassion can play in the lives of families whose loved ones are placed on hospice. Griffin witnessed

Hispanic congregations feel effects of Alabama’s immigration law

January 26, 2012

Declining church attendance. Stressed pastors. Uncertain futures. Such is life for Hispanic congregations in Alabama with the new immigration law. But the news isn’t all

SBOM names Harris new associate in communications services

January 26, 2012

Brian Harris, communications director of Taylor Road Baptist Church, Montgomery, has been elected as an associate in communications services by the executive committee of the

Sardis DOM says ‘we never get too old to learn’

January 26, 2012

I grow old ever learning many things,” an ancient sage once said. He could have been describing James Preachers, director of missions (DOM) for Sardis