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. Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
Mentors, resources available to Alabama Baptist pastors through state network February 19, 2004 Discipleship” doesn’t come shipped from Nashville in a box. It doesn’t meet at a certain hour in a certain room for a certain period of Read More
Former Big Easy preacher makes second comeback February 12, 2004 The voice booms out of the telephone, coming from somewhere near Fort Worth, Texas. It is deep, full, round. A radio voice. A podium voice. Read More
Retired director of missions finds new ministry as a pastor February 5, 2004 Ladell Blanton has proved that you can go home again. But he didn’t do so without leaving a lasting impression on two south Alabama Baptist Read More