Retired Alabama Baptist pastor Lamar Jackson dies at age 86
March 4, 2004
Retired Alabama Baptist pastor J. Lamar Jackson died Feb. 22 at age 86. “He was a leader of leaders,” said Jackson’s friend, Earl Potts, who
Ministers Tax Guide ready from Annuity Board
February 26, 2004
DALLAS — The Annuity Board’s annual Ministers Tax Guide for 2003 Returns is now available in print and online at www.absbc.org. Free printed copies are
Church organizational models define deacons’ tasks
February 19, 2004
Whether large or small, modern Baptist churches continue to struggle with the role of deacon, the relationship between deacons and pastors, the function of committees
Confusion about deacon, pastor roles can cause friction between the two
February 19, 2004
Pastors and deacons do not always get along. Young pastors in their first churches seem to have some unusual problems in getting along with deacons.
Greek meaning of deacon explains ‘waiter’ role
February 19, 2004
Part of the confusion for deacons in understanding the role involves their name. This ancient office is known by a nickname. There was never a
LifeWay updates resources for technical times
February 19, 2004
The Great Commission is full of action words placed in just the right order. The disciples couldn’t make, baptize and teach new disciples to obey
Southern Baptist organizational structure redefines role of deacon
February 19, 2004
A brief survey of the major works of systematic theology by influential Southern Baptist leaders illustrates the problem Southern Baptists have had since the second
Varied deacons’ duties often lack specifics, creating confusion
February 19, 2004
Baptist deacons in many churches have been going through an identity crisis for several decades. They are not quite sure what it is they are
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