Preaching task demands excellence and perseverance, Reavis says

February 17, 2026

Pastors are called to preach the life-changing Word of God, a Florida pastor told a group of Alabama Baptist leaders Feb. 10.

ALCAP ministry partners gather at Alabama State House

January 28, 2026

“These pastors … see the consequences and results of bad policy when broken people come to them for help. They’re in the trenches, and they also are here to pray God’s blessings and wisdom for all of you.” —Greg Davis to elected leaders

How ministry leaders can encourage the called

December 4, 2025

There’s an old adage that says every pastor needs a Paul and a Timothy in their lives, according to Scott Guffin, executive director of Christian ministry at Samford University.

‘Model and teach’: Ministry leaders share tips on helping others called to serve

November 19, 2025

“I’ve been a bivocational pastor for 48 years, and I’m afraid in the beginning I was like the Apostle Paul — ‘full of zeal but not according to knowledge’!”

Blackaby exhorts associational leaders to seek revitalization

November 11, 2025

Richard Blackaby said his dad, Henry, was a pastor in Southern California when he called a family meeting that included eight-year-old Richard.

‘Calling Out the Called’ A response to a dire need

November 5, 2025

Craig Carlisle believes the congregational landscape is in crisis due to a dearth of pastors to lead churches.

Iorg challenges church leaders to persevere in faithful service

October 8, 2025

Southern Baptist Convention leader Jeff Iorg told Alabama Baptists their convention is a “powerhouse” in Cooperative Program giving. Speaking at the 2025 Missionary Appreciation Banquet