St. Clair County Baptists fight gambling efforts
February 19, 2009
Like so many others around the state, Alabama Baptist ministers and church leaders in St. Clair County are gearing up to fight electronic bingo gambling.
Ruling on ‘game of bingo’
February 19, 2009
According to a 1997 unanimous opinion of the Court of Criminal Appeals, authored by now-Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb, the term bingo as used in
GuideStone releases annual Ministers Tax Guide
February 19, 2009
DALLAS — Ministers can find additional help in preparing their 2008 federal income tax returns from GuideStone Financial Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. The
LifeWay’s ‘health is good’ despite bad economy
February 19, 2009
NASHVILLE — LifeWay Christian Resources is doing “remarkably well” despite an economy that many observers say is going from bad to worse, LifeWay executives reported
NAMB’s new plan raises questions
February 19, 2009
Confusion continues over the North American Mission Board’s (NAMB) new national evangelism initiative, God’s Plan for Sharing (GPS). What began with then-Southern Baptist Convention President
Shades Crest member, accountant shares stewardship thoughts
February 16, 2009
On any given day, Brian Barksdale, a certified public accountant, encounters a variety of clients. Some seek advice for handling a newfound fortune. Others request
Baptists challenge legislators to fight gambling expansion
February 12, 2009
Legislators attending the annual Legislative Prayer Luncheon in Montgomery Feb. 4 should be clear on the message Alabama Baptists are sending — no expansion of
Okla. Baptist foundation loses money in scandal
February 12, 2009
OKLAHOMA CITY — At least one Baptist group lost money as part of Bernard Madoff’s alleged $50 billion Ponzi scheme. The Baptist Foundation of Oklahoma
