McCullough celebrates 50 years in ministry

July 16, 2009

Antioch Baptist Church, Guin, in Lamar Association recently honored its pastor, James F. McCullough, for 50 years in ministry. The church held a special service

Jimmy Jackson honored

July 2, 2009

Jimmy Jackson, president of the Alabama Baptist State Convention and pastor of Whitesburg Baptist Church, Huntsville, was honored with a distinguished alumnus award during New

Alabama Baptists frequent stage during SBC Pastors Conference

July 2, 2009

If you were an Alabamian present at this year’s Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Pastors Conference, held June 21–22 in Louisville, Ky., then chances were you

Today’s pastor: ‘Ministry has taken its toll on me’

July 2, 2009

What pastors wish church members knew Too many pastors today are experiencing “pastoral burnout.” Burnout is emotional, mental and physical exhaustion. One recent study shows

Wellness retreat for hurting ministers

July 2, 2009

A wellness retreat for hurting ministers and their spouses will be held July 6–10 at Samford University in Birmingham. The retreat is sponsored by the

FBC Holly Pond pastor retires; congregants honor his ministerial life

July 2, 2009

It was April 19. There were a lot of “whereases” said that Sunday at First Baptist Church, Holly Pond, in East Cullman Baptist Association. WHEREAS,

Today’s pastor: ‘Sometimes my spiritual life suffers’

June 25, 2009

What pastors wish church members knew Many pastors admit they feel spiritually depleted. Other pastors confess they greatly fear becoming spiritually depleted. This is a