A friend to pastors

March 24, 2005

David Johnson describes Larry Coates, his friend of more than 11 years and recently retired director of missions (DOM) for Tallapoosa Baptist Association, as a

Shirley Wright refocusing her ministry to church, community

March 17, 2005

When an association’s director of missions (DOM) retires, what does that mean for his family? For some it means a move into another area of

Man with many titles

March 17, 2005

During the past years, Jack Wright has been known by many different names: coach, pastor, plumber, electrician, program director, carpenter, chaplain, building supervisor, chairman.

A thief in the night

March 10, 2005

A couple of years ago, a thief broke into Crestway Baptist Church in Birmingham, stole two public-address system speakers, then stole a Cadillac in the

Ministers need leisure time, says past SBC president

March 10, 2005

To be healthy, ministers should plan their leisure time like they do other aspects of their ministry, said former Southern Baptist Convention president Jim Henry.