Joseph Hazen’s phone rang, and he answered to hear the voice of his North African friend. Hazen, an International Mission Board missionary, and his friend have served together for almost 20 years in a large European city.
Few pastors leave the pulpit each year, but those who do mostly say it was a personal decision.
A few tips and more for pastors from pastors and church leaders.
Relentless attacks upon Christians in Nigeria have claimed at least 44 more lives since mid-July.
EDITOR’S NOTE — These stories were compiled by The Baptist Paper.
Justin Hall is the new senior pastor of First Baptist Church Prattville.
First Baptist Church Uriah celebrated its centennial anniversary June 22.
First Baptist Church Shannon, near Bessemer, celebrated its 100th anniversary July 13.
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