Pastor Smitherman concludes 34 years in ministry

January 8, 2009

George Smitherman retired at the end of 2008 after 34 years of ministry. The last three years, Smitherman served as pastor of Zion Baptist Church,

Harpersville pastor publishes book on church life

January 8, 2009

Billy Ray Johnson, pastor of Lighthouse Community Church, Harpersville, in Shelby Baptist Association, recently wrote a book titled “Simple Living in a Complex World.” The

Kids and Ministry : Task #1: Embracing ‘team’

January 8, 2009

When children’s ministers find themselves in a bind, it’s time to bring in the team — children’s ministry team that is. “Most of the time

Kids and Ministry: A minister’s guide to creativity

January 8, 2009

Most people would never consider moldable clay a church resource, but for a children’s minister, play dough can be an invaluable tool. For that matter,

Kids and Ministry: Ministers’ group offers resources, aid for Southern Baptist children’s ministers

January 8, 2009

One great way to get a children’s ministry up and running is to consult others in the ministry. And the Alabama Preschool and Children’s Ministers

Pastors believe strongly in Cooperative Program, LifeWay Research study shows

January 8, 2009

The large majority of Southern Baptist pastors believe strongly in the Cooperative Program (CP) — the Southern Baptist Convention’s (SBC) unified approach to missions support

Derryberry ministers to women in ‘transition’

January 1, 2009

Ransomed, Reconciled, Redeemed.” This is the message of hope traveling music evangelist Kevin Derryberry is sending with his newest album, which was developed specifically for