The symbols of Christmas remind us that Christ must be at the center of our celebration, says Jay Wolf, pastor emeritus of FBC Montgomery. Don’t get sidetracked with various duties and fail to remember the majesty of Christmas, he urges.
Pastors must take the initiative in developing a culture of evangelism at their churches, but NAMB has resources to help with that.
Most churches won’t be megachurches, and that’s OK, says pastor and author Sam Rainer. The ultimate goal is healthy, growing churches, and Rainer offered some tips at a recent church revitalization workshop.
Hope Community Church in Birmingham and Faith Church in Midfield are examples of the Birmingham Metro Baptist Association’s efforts to help revitalize and replant churches.
Richard Blackaby, president of Blackaby Ministries International, and Rick Fisher, BMI vice president, were featured speakers at NAMB’s Revive Summit held Sept. 12–13 at Hope Community Church in Birmingham.
When Tony Reynolds heard a young man say he’d never held a fishing rod, Reynolds’ first response was sadness because he knew the simple statement
“The Greek word ‘koinonia’ is a beautiful word that we all know, and it speaks to us about fellowship in Christ,” said Rick Lance. “Every
Hershael York, professor of Christian preaching at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, said he loves to “talk shop” with other preachers. the act of preaching is
