Salvation Army chooses its national commander
May 11, 2006
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Commissioner Israel L. Gaither was chosen as The Salvation Army’s national commander for the United States Feb. 1. He was appointed by
Birmingham Baptists feed, care for homeless during Easter weekend
April 27, 2006
Easter weekend found countless Alabamians hunting Easter eggs, baking Easter goodies and attending sunrise services. But for 269 Baptists from the Birmingham area, feeding and
Denominations band together to fight poverty
April 13, 2006
ATLANTA — Leaders of 34 U.S. church bodies have officially launched the broadest-ever Christian unity organization in American history and said fighting poverty will be
Billy Graham eases New Orleans’ suffering
March 23, 2006
In what he called his last sermon, Billy Graham voiced a message of thanks and encouragement during the March 11–12 Celebration of Hope at the
Warm clothes for winter in Gadsden
March 23, 2006
Volunteers at Twelfth Street Baptist Church, Gadsden, in Etowah Baptist Association handed out more than 100 coats and other warm clothing during the church’s annual
Court rules in favor of N.C. church’s food pantry
February 2, 2006
BISCOE, N.C. — The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled against several local residents who opposed a church’s plan to build a food pantry in
Baptist ministers offer food, clothing for weapons
February 2, 2006
GARY, Ind. — Baptist ministers across northwestern Indiana are encouraging people to give up their guns by offering vouchers for groceries or clothing. Anyone who
Warren calls on the Church to address world’s problems
January 19, 2006
The Church is the most magnificent concept ever created. It has survived persistent abuse, horrifying persecution and widespread neglect. Yet despite its faults (due to
