Pastoral ministry is about people, “and ministry can be messy because people are messy,” church consultant Dan Garland told Alabama Baptist pastors at an SBOM Intentional Leaders event earlier this month.
For some churches seeking a pastor, a staff minister who already knows the church’s vision and “the people and their heart” might be the one the Holy Spirit is preparing to lead.
“Jesus Christ has given us this Great Commission to go, because of the authority, go make disciples of all the nations. We must individually commence going.” —Rob Jackson
Success in evangelism is actually doing it,” said Matt Queen, who noted, “We’ll never see someone come to faith in Christ if we never share the gospel.”
When people come to church, they need a message that offers hope, “one that challenges [them] to make a change,” said pastor Reginald Calvert, speaking Jan. 28 during the 2024 State Evangelism Conference.
For the last three-plus years, Don Blakeney and other worship pastors in Marshall County have met together for mentorship and fellowship. It’s a much-needed support system, members say.
The 2023 Alabama Baptist Pastors Conference is set for Nov. 13 at Taylor Road Baptist Church in Montgomery. Learn more about the speakers, schedule and important registration deadline.
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