Archive - Brittany Howerton

Recent election spurs race relations in Church

Almost 145 years after slavery was abolished and “liberty and justice for all” was truly declared, Americans elected a black man of African descent as president — an action both white and black pastors agree can be an opportunity to improve race relations in Alabama Baptist churches. more »

By Brittany Howerton - Mar 9, 2009 - (1)

Topic: Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation

Ex-gay ‘free indeed’ because of Christ

OPELIKA, Ala.—Meet Kim Cowen. Raised in north Alabama, Cowen has led a life filled with alcohol and drug addictions and has been arrested on three occasions. more »

By Brittany Howerton - Mar 5, 2009

Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality

ALCAP’s Godfrey ready to keep moral issues a priority during legislative session

Leading the lobbying effort for Alabama Citizens Action Program (ALCAP) during the 2009 state legislative session is Executive Director Joe Godfrey, who bridges the gap between the Statehouse and God’s house. more »

By Brittany Howerton - Feb 21, 2009 - (1)

Topic: Citizenship, Legislation, National

‘Love bears all’

Standing before a room of about 20 pastors and ministry leaders from Tuskegee Lee Baptist Association on Jan. 13, Bob Stith introduced a topic he said most Southern Baptists don’t want to deal with — homosexuality. more »

By Brittany Howerton - Feb 16, 2009 - (1)

Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality

Reaching the ‘independent’-minded

After assessing the needs in their area, the members of Capitol Heights Baptist Church, Montgomery, knew it was their responsibility to help provide housing for the large population of needy elderly people. more »

By Brittany Howerton - Nov 21, 2008

Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Elderly, Living, Citizenship,

Union students provide ‘room in the inn’ for area homeless

Seventeen men from Jackson’s homeless community entered the doors of Luther Hall on Union University’s campus Dec. 7 to receive food, showers, and a warm place to lay their heads. more »

By Brittany Howerton - Dec 31, 2007

Topic: Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness

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