Seven with Alabama ties appointed for overseas work
October 1, 2009
The International Mission Board (IMB) recently appointed seven individuals with Alabama ties to work overseas. The seven — three of whom are headed to work
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See You at the Pole calls students to ‘engage’
October 1, 2009
Nearly 50 students gathered to pray around the flagpole of Hartselle High School on Sept. 23, taking up the challenge to engage their school, community
Churches invited to take part in first evangelistic effort to kick off 10-year strategy
October 1, 2009
Sammy Gilbreath’s got a challenge for you. Yes, you — personally. You’re a believer, right? Then it’s vital that you’re sharing your faith, you and
Focus on the Family cuts staff by 8 percent
September 24, 2009
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Focus on the Family announced additional layoffs Sept. 2, cutting its staff by 8 percent to a total of 860 people.
Three percent of women target of clergy sex advances
September 24, 2009
WACO, Texas — More than 3 percent of adult women who attend religious services at least once a month have been victims of clergy sexual
Young street preacher wins free speech case
September 24, 2009
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Jesse Morrell, a 24-year-old with a ministry of traveling to college campuses to preach the gospel, has won a settlement with
Pakistan urged to repeal death penalty for blasphemy
September 24, 2009
The World Council of Churches (WCC) is calling on Pakistan to repeal the mandatory death penalty for blasphemy in the country’s penal code. The WCC’s
Russian woman’s ministry inspired by martyred father
September 24, 2009
Knowing that her father gave his life for his faith has made 82-year-old Yelisavyeta Krukova a lifelong prayer warrior. Krukova is a longtime member of
