Scouting ministry a way for churches to reach families in community

September 24, 2009

Fall is in the air, and for many Alabama Baptist men and boys, it’s a time for s’mores making, hiking trip taking and wilderness safety

In tough economy, churches reach out to students, teachers

August 27, 2009

Sixty Gordo Elementary School students started the school year with backpacks full of school supplies thanks to members of First Baptist Church, Gordo, in Pickens

Grove Hill Church brings community together with Back 2 School party

August 27, 2009

“This has built relationships in this community,” Pastor Lee Merck said of the annual block party his church organizes for Grove Hill students and their

Fairhope’s Faith Church holds Mega Sports Camp

August 20, 2009

Judy Patrick, children’s minister at Faith Baptist Church, Fairhope, wanted to try something new in place of Vacation Bible School (VBS) this year. “I was

Young Ukrainian schoolteacher spends summer at WorldSong Camp, puts face on missions for girls

August 20, 2009

“You really make God lots of things for missionaries,” she said excitedly on the last day of camp, a few days before she flew back

Speedy kangaroos

August 6, 2009

Children attending VBS at Five Points Baptist Church, Sylacauga, race wooden kangaroos made by a church member. The children sanded the kangaroos and drew faces