Apologists call on former RZIM leaders to repent
A statement released Nov. 9 by a group of Christian apologists says three former members of Ravi Zacharias’ inner circle “are not fit to be in ministry and leadership positions” because of their response to the late apologist’s sexual misconduct.
Sanctity of Human Life declaration one of Trump’s final acts as president
WASHINGTON (BP) – In one of its final acts before the swearing in of a new president, the Trump White House issued a proclamation Monday (Jan. 18) declaring Jan. 22 as National Sanctity of Human Life Day.
Update: Search for missing pastor’s wife enters third week
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (BP) -- It has been two weeks since she disappeared, and authorities have no firm leads on the whereabouts of Marilane Carter.
Fall festival safety tips for churches
JASPER, Ala. (BP) -- Fall festivals can be fun but broken bones, food poisoning and burns are not. That's why churches should take steps to protect themselves and their guests from unnecessary risks during special outreach events, experts say. Before hosting any special event, a church should first make sure its insurance policy covers activities that are outside the normal ...
Record-setting football coach credits faith
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (BP) -- Despite a difficult 3-7 season, Vestavia Hills High School football coach Buddy Anderson became the winningest high school football coach in Alabama history this fall, a milestone in a career that has been both a professional and spiritual calling. Anderson, a deacon at Shades Mountain Baptist Church, Vestavia Hills, in Birmingham Baptist Association has spent his entire 42-year coaching career at Vestavia Hills, an unusual feat for a high school football coach.
Volunteers make it easier for wheelchair-bound boy to stay safe
ASHVILLE, Ala. (BP) — For 12-year-old Gabe Wise and his family, severe weather warnings have always signaled the start of a tedious process of moving to a safer location. Now, Gabe and his family can find shelter from the storms a little closer to home thanks to a cooperative effort between local church volunteers, Alabama […]
Volunteers make it easier for wheelchair-bound boy to stay safe
ASHVILLE, Ala. (BP) — For 12-year-old Gabe Wise and his family, severe weather warnings have always signaled the start of a tedious process of moving to a safer location. Now, Gabe and his family can find shelter from the storms a little closer to home thanks to a cooperative effort between local church volunteers, Alabama […]