Popular Bible study focuses on helping women balance stresses of life

December 7, 2006

Walk by a newsstand in the grocery store and flip through some women’s magazines. Chances are good that most — if not all — of

Volunteers, WMU help churches engage communities

December 7, 2006

Holding containers of frozen casseroles, Cindy Walker arrived at the homeless shelter with homemade meals to nourish and bless the residents when a man in

Missionary couple works to locate, engage unreached people groups in Nigeria

December 7, 2006

Abruptly the white, Toyota truck turns off Bauchi Highway. For a moment, it stops. With a hand-held Garmin Global Positioning System (GPS), Harriet Bowman picks

Alabama Baptists assist war-torn villages in Lebanon

December 7, 2006

Closing his eyes, Larry Murphy could almost taste the Thanksgiving turkey and dressing. He could even hear his family’s voices. But the voices drowning out

Churches suggest ways to prepare

November 30, 2006

Churches surveyed in southern Louisiana following Hurricane Katrina offered suggestions for how faith communities can be prepared for natural disasters. Many of the suggestions echo

Gospel hymn writer John Peterson dies at 84

November 30, 2006

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Gospel hymn writer John W. Peterson, who authored more than 1,000 hymns and 35 cantatas, died of cancer Sept. 20 in Scottsdale,

Trussville Baptist known for Auburn mascot creation

November 30, 2006

It is evident after just a few minutes of speaking with artist Phil Neel that the member of Deerfoot Baptist Church, Trussville, doesn’t fully appreciate

Illinois Baptists name King newsjournal editor

November 30, 2006

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Martin F. "Marty" King has been named as associate executive director and team leader for the communications, Cooperative Program and public relations