Archive - Greg Heyman

Proposed legislation in Alabama would legalize home-brewed beer

A new bill in the Alabama Senate not only would legalize home production of alcohol but also would allow the makers to transport their products to competitions in other states and legalize these contests in the state. more »

By Greg Heyman - Apr 18, 2009

Topic: Family, Addictions, , Citizenship, Legislation

Wet/dry referendum passes in Alabama House, awaits Senate approval

A bill that would greatly reduce the population requirement for holding a wet/dry referendum in the state passed the House of Representatives on March 12 and is now awaiting consideration by the Senate. more »

By Greg Heyman - Apr 7, 2009

Topic: Family, Addictions, , Citizenship, Legislation

Alcohol-related legislation would allow smaller cities ‘wet’ option

One state representative who is Southern Baptist feels confident a measure he is sponsoring — a bill that could potentially make even smaller cities in the state “wet” — will prevail in the Alabama House of Representatives. more »

By Greg Heyman - Mar 30, 2009

Topic: Family, Addictions, , Citizenship, Legislation

Legislators debate increasing beer’s alcohol content

Although similar legislation failed a year ago, current efforts to increase the alcohol content of both beer and wine available in Alabama have moved closer to reality following action by committees in the Alabama Senate and House of Representatives. more »

By Greg Heyman - Mar 13, 2009

Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse

Birmingham Association care ministry reaches dozens of families each week

Although Green Springs Baptist Church closed its doors in 2005, its ministry lives on.

Each week, the building once used by the former Birmingham Baptist Association (BBA) congregation now serves many people in Jefferson County. more »

By Greg Heyman - Jul 23, 2008

Topic: Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness,

Churches: Meet needs of others with God’s strength

Christians owe a debt to God to live a Christlike life that glorifies Him, but according to Roger Willmore, president of the Alabama Baptist State Convention, Christians also owe a debt to their fellow man. more »

By Greg Heyman - May 17, 2008

Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Abuse, Citizenship,

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