Alabama Baptist pastor Ledford retires after 45 years
July 30, 2009
After about 45 years of faithful service as a pastor, Orien Ledford recently retired. Ledford’s last church was Antioch Baptist, Fyffe, where he served almost
Today’s pastor: ‘This bivocational thing isn’t easy!’
July 30, 2009
In early American history, bivocational pastors were the norm. They shepherded small churches and, at the same time, held full-time, salaried secular jobs. “Bi-vos” (bivocational
Alabama students learn to reflect Christ at YEC ’09
July 30, 2009
As more than 1,600 students lifted their hands, closed their eyes and offered up songs of praise to God, Wes Willis, lead singer of the
Government Street’s Harris filling tummies, touching lives
July 30, 2009
Members of Government Street Baptist Church, Mobile, have been eating well for the last 33 years, thanks to Hazel Harris. Harris faithfully prepares meals for
Today’s pastor: ‘I just wish I could support my family financially’
July 23, 2009
What pastors wish church members knew Most pastors admit they make little money compared with the amount of education they have and work they do.
Edmondson honored for 50 years in ministry
July 23, 2009
They came from all over, more than 200 of them — from churches he’d served as pastor and the church he is serving as interim
Social networking brings new ideas, methods to table
July 16, 2009
By Jeremy Henderson It was June 23, the first day of the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Louisville, Ky., and Rick Lance, executive director
Today’s pastor: ‘My family needs your understanding and love’
July 16, 2009
What pastors wish church members knew Many pastors’ wives confess they live a life that most church members cannot imagine. It’s hard to believe but
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