State Baptists, nation mark 9/11 anniversary

September 7, 2006

While many Americans will commemorate the fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Alabama’s Marco Delize is one for whom remembering the cost

Litton, Billy

September 7, 2006

Calvary Baptist Church, Centreville Bibb Baptist Association Favorite Verse: John 3:16 Favorite Hymn: “Beulah Land” Hobbies: Camping, fishing Family Status: Married to Polly for 45 years; four daughters, Sheila,

Evergreen church burns note 10 years early

September 7, 2006

Herbert Summerlin (second from left) burns a note July 16 for Evergreen Baptist Church in Conecuh Baptist Association. Five years ago, the church borrowed $750,000

Progressive Baptists name new president

September 7, 2006

CINCINNATI — The Progressive National Baptist Convention has named T. DeWitt Smith as its new president. Elected at the convention’s annual summer session, Smith will

Church dismisses female Sunday School teacher

September 7, 2006

WATERTOWN, N.Y. — A Baptist church in Watertown, N.Y., has dismissed an 81-year-old female adult Sunday School teacher, citing a biblical passage that prohibits women from

Texas Baptist CLC names first female director

September 7, 2006

DALLAS — Suzii Paynter has been named director of the Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission (CLC) — the first woman to hold the influential position.