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
The last event in the third year of the Intentional Leader program focused on Shepherding Well.
While all pastors have times of struggle, they should be “empty pitchers before the fountain of God’s word,” said Robert Smith Jr.
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).
Seniors received encouragement through worship and messages at the Senior Adult Evangelism Conference May 5 at First Baptist Church Pelham.
“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.”
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.
“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.
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