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
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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
First Baptist, Tarrant, pastor finds peace in God while dealing with health issues
April 1, 2004
After suffering coronary artery disease more than 20 years ago, a heart transplant gave Sam Fitts, pastor of First Baptist Church Tarrant, fresh energy for
Alabamians share favorite Easter hymns
April 1, 2004
Johnny Kilgore remembers the joy he felt as a child singing “Low in the Grave He Lay” with his church family at Easter. “I
Baptist missionaries use team approach
March 25, 2004
Baptist missionaries in Venezuela work in about 15 teams. Each team consists of International Mission Board appointees and sometimes national Baptists. These teams also seek
