We are reaching out with a heartfelt request for volunteers who feel called to serve in church ministry leadership and have a passion for church revitalization. We are a small, faithful congregation in Enterprise, seeking to breathe new life into our church so we might continue our gospel witness. We need a few dedicated families or individuals to come alongside us and assist in leadership and ministry efforts.
Our church has a rich history and a sincere desire to grow, but we currently lack the manpower to fully carry out our vision. We believe that with the right support and the grace of God, our congregation can experience renewal and growth.
We are looking for individuals or families who:
- Have a heart for serving in church ministry.
- Are willing to commit time and energy to help strengthen and revitalize a local church.
- Possess leadership abilities or a desire to develop in ministry leadership.
- Feel led by God to invest in the spiritual health and growth of a church family.
Opportunities to serve may include leading Bible studies, assisting in worship, helping with student and children’s ministries, community outreach, and more.
If you sense God leading you to explore this opportunity or would like more information, please contact Michael Davis at 205-394-3279 or Michael@pabcenterprise.org. We would love to discuss how you might play a role in this exciting work of church revitalization.
Thank you for prayerfully considering this call to serve.
Michael Davis
Park Avenue Baptist Church
Enterprise, Alabama
Your article in the Jan. 9 edition titled “Life of service” featuring former President Jimmy Carter was one-sided to say the least. The article failed to note that (some people would describe) Carter as a dreadful president. He also pulled out of the Southern Baptist Convention over women in the pastorate and called Israel an apartheid state [among a list of other concerning decisions].
Sure he “taught” Sunday School, but what on earth did he teach? Second Peter 2:1 states that “there will be false teachers among you.”
How can you as The Alabama Baptist praise such a character as Jimmy Carter? Where is your discernment? This man you placed on the front page of your newspaper did many outstanding public works, yet he supported wickedness in the party he represented.
How much good could he have done if he had divorced himself from the abortion policy of the Democrat Party and left it as he did the SBC? A man of God should not waiver on such.
I have been a Baptist all my life, and I am saddened that you would “praise the wicked.”
He fooled a lot of Baptists into voting for him in 1976 by emphasizing his Baptist connections. Some of us were not fooled then; we are more convinced now than ever because his actions were inconsistent with his words. Take note! Jesus called out the leaders of His day as “white-washed tombs.” Should we not do the same?
John Young
Empire, Alabama
I was somewhat curious of the heading, “Preparing For Lent” in your review of Bob Terry’s book, “Gethsemane to Golgotha” in the Feb. 6 edition of The Alabama Baptist, page 2.
The review of the book was insightful and acceptable, but I am curious as to why the heading, “Preparing For Lent,” was used since Lent is not a traditional Baptist observance. It is not an ordinance or festival observed in the New Testament, although some have identified Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness as a possible interpretation.
I realize it is not a major doctrinal issue, and for a believer to observe a time of fasting and cleansing is acceptable, but I am concerned we use rituals and observances without a scriptural basis in our publications and even some from the pulpit.
Jimmy Smith
Eva, Alabama
I heard a pastor lately who quoted an article by Quaker minister Philip Gulley titled, “If The Church Were Christian.” It caused me to think of my own response.
If the church were Christian, the church would be welcoming.
James was very clear in the New Testament: “My brothers and sisters, do not show favoritism as you hold on to the faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ” (James 2:1).
In James’ day it was the rich and well-dressed favored over the poor and shabby. A generation ago, in some places it was white [people] favored over Black [people]. I trust we’ve grown better from these days, although not showing favoritism can be a constant struggle.
Everyone is a person of value.
If the church were Christian, the church would be humble.
The Lord of the church said, “Whoever wants to become greatest among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave” (Matt. 20:26–27). The church is called to be a blessing to its community, and we do so with various ministries. And this is a struggle indeed.
Congregations have needs for personnel and buildings, and wrestle with how to proportion the gifts of God’s people between “in house” ministries and “outside” ministries.
If the church were Christian, the church would be faithful.
Again, Jesus said, “If anyone wants to follow after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me,” (Matt. 16:24).
Many evangelicals believe in “perseverance of the saints” — the idea that God will remain faithful to grant eternal life when we commit to Him. But Scripture also calls us to be faithful. We’re called to be faithful not only to God but also to be faithful to one another.
Michael J. Brooks
Alabaster, Alabama
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