Forum leaders encourage church leaders to seek renewal May 12, 2023 Rob Jackson noted that while church members pray for the sick — as they should — church revitalization requires that they also pray for those Read More
Pastors must continue to grow in leadership skills May 4, 2023 Ken Allen, director of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions office of LeaderCare, said leadership development is a continuing process, and he is a Read More
Beeson professor uses story of Joseph to explain trust in times of trial March 5, 2023 Ken Mathews said modern Christians “want it now” and have difficulty when God seems to be distant. “We’re interested in the results, not the process, Read More
Churches must be careful to follow tax law in handling contributions February 4, 2023 The risk of a church being audited by the Internal Revenue Service is minimal, but careful attention to IRS guidelines is always prudent. Of the Read More
God can do ‘amazing things in small places,’ Clifton says February 3, 2023 Mark Clifton said Linwood Baptist Church was down to only three members when he became their pastor in May 2020. “Two of them voted for Read More
Inevitable conflict an opportunity for Christians to demonstrate grace January 23, 2023 One of the main problems in almost every occupation is getting along with people, and that certainly is true in the work of the church, Read More
Ministry leaders urged ‘to keep the faith’ at Church Planter Network event November 14, 2022 Pastor Ivan Montenegro said he began his Christian journey in a unique way when a missionary came to his homeland of El Salvador. “The missionary Read More
Pastoral wellness expert offers 3 tips for ‘restored souls’ November 4, 2022 Tim Dowdy said every pastor identifies with God’s call to Jeremiah: “Go where I send you, and speak what I tell you” (Jer. 1:7), but Read More