Guiding your church to pray for Israel

October 20, 2023

Church members and those in your community are looking for answers. Here are 11 suggestions to lead your church to pray for Israel during this time.

Calling on the Yellow Shirt Army in times of disaster

January 16, 2023

When terrible events happen, who are you going to call? The answer is often the Yellow Shirt Army — namely Southern Baptist Disaster Relief workers.

Leading your church when disaster strikes

September 27, 2022

Disasters come in many shapes and sizes: fire, flood, wind event, COVID-19. The disaster could last a few weeks or a few years. I was

Rick Lance’s 10 reasons for CP ‘now more than ever’

May 29, 2022

In challenging times, questions concerning the Southern Baptist Convention are often asked. As one loyal Southern Baptist who is committed strongly to giving through the

First Person: A good attitude as we go to Anaheim

May 5, 2022

By Rick Lance Executive Director, Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions Anaheim awaits Southern Baptists as we prepare for our annual meeting. The setting will