The local association offers a place for shepherds of God’s flock to turn for help because “in an abundance of counselors, there is safety” (Prov. 11:14).
Family, friends and partners from 40 years of ministry gathered May 19 at Macedonia Baptist Church in Ranburne to honor longtime pastor Morgan Bailey as he transitions from full-time pastoral ministry to a new season of ministry to the Church.
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.
“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.
As Christians, we have a biblical mandate to show our appreciation, support and respect to our ministers every week of the year.
When church members actively show their pastor appreciation, the bond between the congregation and its shepherd is strengthened, fostering a sense of unity, trust and mutual respect.
