Dawson: Many congregations, one faith family

June 16, 2011

The campus of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church, Birmingham, is a place many call home — even if they don’t necessarily call themselves Dawson members. In

Needs of retired ministers, widows focus of Mission:Dignity Sunday

June 16, 2011

The story is told of thousands of European children who were left without homes and families following extensive bombing raids during World War II. These

Churches explore various ways to give invitation

June 16, 2011

It’s rare that you’ll see someone walk the aisle at CrossPoint Church, Trussville. And when you do, it’s a spontaneous anomaly — it’s not because

Ministers may be satisfied at work — but are they healthy?

June 9, 2011

You cannot go to church,” Christian philosopher Elton Trueblood once said. “You are the church wherever you go.” That is especially true if you are

10 best practices for ministerial health

June 9, 2011

• Love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength. • Love your neighbor as you love yourself — be an example of self-care

Tuscaloosa churches see tornado as opportunity to minister

June 2, 2011

Standing outside tornado-battered Alberta Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, Larry Corder recaps that it was the church where he and his wife grew up in the

Decatur’s Central pastoral team follows fathers’ footsteps

June 2, 2011

Vroom! The sound of the motorcycle entering the fellowship hall was a surprise to the people attending the Valentine’s banquet. The fact that their pastor