The ‘Boar Tide’ of Ministerial Education

October 16, 2014

In Canada’s Bay of Fundy the tides are the largest in the world — more than 40 feet in some places. When the tide rolls

West Cullman Association, new director of missions

October 16, 2014

Dennis Trimble will be the new director of missions for West Cullman Association starting Oct. 27. He holds a bachelor’s degree in religion from Samford

NAMB, Focus on the Family launch pastor care line

October 16, 2014

Southern Baptist pastors struggling through personal or professional crises have another confidential place to turn, thanks to a new partnership between the North American Mission

Winston Association, retiring director of missions

October 16, 2014

Al Hood is retiring as director of missions (DOM) for Winston Association. He holds an associate’s degree in education from Walker Junior College (now Bevill

Someone You Should Know — Gay Nell Olive

October 16, 2014

Philadelphia Baptist Church, Bankston Fayette Baptist Association Favorite Verse: I Thessalonians 5:16–18 Favorite Hymn: “He” Hobbies: Writing, reading, exercising and visiting older people Family Status: Husband of 47 years,

Pastors should challenge members to give, report says

October 16, 2014

Christian researchers tracking decades of decline in charitable giving say the trend will not be reversed until pastors challenge congregants to embrace Jesus’ teachings on