For the first time in 23 years, Samford University in Birmingham will host the Alabama Baptist State Evangelism Conference, set for Feb. 23–24, 2009. "It will be an honor for Samford to host the 2009 [Evangelism Conference]," said Samford President Andrew Westmoreland. "For many pastors who attend the meeting, it may be their first opportunity to visit our campus. "During…