Ponder, William
April 1, 2004
William H. (Bill) Ponder, retired director of missions (DOM) for Washington Association, died March 6 at age 85. Ponder, a native of Bay Springs,
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Someone You Should Know — Cheryl Walker
April 1, 2004
Cheryl Walker is someone you should know. Over the past 22 years, she has served as a foster parent for 103 newborn babies for Lifeline
Alabama Baptist churches grow, minister in starting new churches
April 1, 2004
Bobby Gordon, co-pastor of The Church at Hampton Cove in Huntsville, has been part of two church plants during his 17 years in the ministry.
New churches effectively reach unchurched
April 1, 2004
Almost half of the population of Alabama is unchurched, and one of the most effective ways of reaching them is by planting new churches, according
New site renews vision, purpose for Valleydale Baptist
April 1, 2004
Traffic stopped and flags flew Feb. 29 as more than 1,500 members of Valleydale Baptist Church, Birmingham, paraded one mile down Valleydale Road. They were
What Did Jesus Think About Himself?
April 1, 2004
A popular theme among those who view the Bible skeptically is that Jesus never thought of Himself as divine. It was Jesus’ disciples who reached
Pine Apple church honors member’s service
April 1, 2004
Friendship Baptist Church, Pine Apple, recently honored Greg Oakley for serving more than 50 years as chairman of deacons (1945–2004). The church presented him
Healthy church leaders focus on ministry, purpose of church
April 1, 2004
Healthy church leadership consists of leaders focused on the ministry of the church, not leadership, according to Leith Anderson, pastor of Wooddale Church, a Southern
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