Pastors learn more about ‘Shepherding Well’

September 23, 2025

The last event in the third year of the Intentional Leader program focused on Shepherding Well.

Hard work of preparation key to good preaching, says Robert Smith Jr.

July 23, 2025

While all pastors have times of struggle, they should be “empty pitchers before the fountain of God’s word,” said Robert Smith Jr.

AI and missions: Embracing innovation for gospel impact

June 6, 2025

The digital age is transforming how people connect — and the church must follow accordingly, noted Don Barger, director of innovation and artificial intelligence for the International Mission Board (IMB).

Senior adults encouraged not to be afraid in fearful age

May 30, 2025

Seniors received encouragement through worship and messages at the Senior Adult Evangelism Conference May 5 at First Baptist Church Pelham.

First person on ERLC: ‘Saw it for myself and now I’m a believer’

May 29, 2025

“Brent Leatherwood is a ‘policy guy’ who wants Southern Baptists to influence our government for good. I saw firsthand how he is known, respected and received in the Capitol. Our denomination needs ERLC to speak moral truth to power.”

God honors hard work of groups ministry, says Lifeway Sunday School director

April 22, 2025

Ken Braddy said the traditional Sunday School is “Step 2” after worship in the tools that growing Southern Baptist churches use for evangelism and discipleship.

Wise leaders must slow down, listen to God and others, Champion says

April 18, 2025

“Every church has its own personality and culture, and wise leaders respond to this culture in appropriate ways,” Buddy Champion, pastor of First Baptist Church Trussville, said.