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Study says: Teens leave churches that seem judgmental and many never return
Oct 22, 2011Why do young Christians leave the church? New research by the Barna Group finds they view churches as judgmental, overprotective, exclusive and unfriendly toward doubters. They also consider congregations antagonistic to science and say their Christian... -
“Tithing and church spending at an all time low,” says report
Oct 16, 2011There is a plunge in tithing amongst churchgoers in America. The Religious News Service reports. Tithing to mainline Protestant churches as a percentage of income is at its lowest level in at least 41 years, according... -
Alabama People’s Choice Choir & Rayshun Walker nominated for “2012 Rhythm of Gospel Awards”
Oct 12, 2011The Alabama People’s Choice Choir is nominated for two 2012 Rhythm of Gospel Awards as Traditional Choir of the Year and for Special Event CD of the Year (Getting My House In Order). Birmingham native, Rayshun Walker was nominated... -
Birmingham’s Cameron Sankey co-produces new Micah Stampley CD.
Oct 9, 2011Music World Gospel/Interface Entertainment recording artist and international worship leader, Micah Stampley, will release his fifth CD, “One Voice,” in stores October 18, 2011. “One Voice” features 12 songs, including two interludes. The CD is produced... -
Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth memorials set; two weeks away
Oct 7, 2011BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) —Birmingham’s mayor and the widow of the Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth have announced a preliminary schedule for official events surrounding the Legacy Memorial celebrations for the civil rights icon. The events commemorating his legacy... -
Kirk Franklin tour coming to Birmingham, Nov. 9th
Oct 7, 2011Seven-time Grammy-winning Contemporary Gospel superstar, host of BET’s Sunday Best and author of The Blueprint: A Plan for Living Above Life’s Storms, Kirk Franklin will embark on his ground-breaking nationwide Fearless Tour, visiting fifteen states in... -
New site launches in Birmingham for gospel music lovers
Oct 3, 2011Gospel music lovers have a new way to get their news and events in Birmingham. B. McCoy Productions has launched a new website, MyBirminghamGOSPEL.com, for Birmingham, AL area gospel music artists and listeners. “Birmingham is a city... -
New ‘Sixth Ave.’ Pastor says “Healing is taking place,” will minister to old & young
Sep 24, 2011The new pastor of the historic Sixth Ave. Baptist Church, John Cantelow III, says that he will continue to minister to the old as well as the young in a Birmingham News article, published today. “I... -
UAB Gospel Choir releases compilation project, Sept. 26th
Sep 23, 2011The UAB Gospel Choir has released “Legacy,” a compilation CD of the choir’s music selected from recordings over a 15-year period. The CD, officially released Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, features selected music from the UAB Gospel... -
Gospel returns to FM radio in Birmingham, but for how long?
Sep 23, 2011Clear Channel Radio brought back the gospel formatted radio station, Hallelujah 105.1 in June 2011. Musically, the station features a modern blend of contemporary and traditional music performed by mainstream contemporary gospel artists and Michael Adrian...