Alabama family plants churches in Dominican Republic
September 22, 2005
Though the Gunter family agreed its calling is to the Dominican Republic, they’re happy to bring that calling home to Alabama. Alabama natives John and
Russian priests prepare to fight spread of AIDS
September 15, 2005
MOSCOW — The Russian Orthodox Church has launched a new program aimed at preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS in Russia, where experts are predicting an
Day of prayer set for Katrina victims
September 15, 2005
As the nation unites for the daunting challenge of assisting Hurricane Katrina survivors, President George W. Bush is calling for a national day of prayer
Kazakhstan churches see increasing persecution
September 15, 2005
TARAZ, Kazakhstan — Baptist pastor Pyotr Panafidin was fined Sept. 2 for more than three months of his average wages by officials in Taraz, Kazakhstan.
Christians threatened, detained in India
September 15, 2005
NEW DELHI — Police picked up two Christians attending a worship service in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, at the home of Jagdish and Grace Nayak Sept.
Baptist conscript imprisoned in Azerbaijan
September 15, 2005
HADRUT, Nagorno-Karabakh — Military leaders in the politically unrecognized republic of Nagorno-Karabakh, located in southwestern Azerbaijan along the border with Armenia, have successfully appealed to
Alabama team finds unexpected opportunities in Burma
September 15, 2005
Seven Alabama Baptists recently returned from a nine-day medical missions trip to Myanmar (Burma), which they all call an eye-opening, life-changing experience blessed by God.
Schwarzenegger to veto gay ‘marriage’ bill
September 15, 2005
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Although California became the first state to give legislative approval to gay “marriage,” the state’s governor said at press time he will
