Alabama pastor moves into military ministry role
November 11, 2004
In 2002, when pastor Gary Sanders began encouraging churches to develop strategies to reach the military, it was a “fun part-time job.” Little did he
Continued church growth depends on structure
October 28, 2004
How do you structure a church so it just keeps on growing and doesn’t plateau? I believe there are 10 essentials you must focus on
Sermon plagiarism an increasing temptation with Web usage
October 28, 2004
Look out, church – megachurch pastor Rick Warren may be filling your pulpit this Sunday morning. Actually, he might have been there before, too. Question
Pastors Conference speakers set to preach on maintaining Christ focus amid busyness
October 28, 2004
Alabama Baptist pastors “don’t serve people, we serve the Lord,” said Gary Hollingsworth, pastor of First Baptist Church, Trussville. “We get so caught up in
Healthy churches constructively settle conflict
October 28, 2004
I don’t know who said it first. “To dwell above with those we love; That will be glory; To work below with those we
Former missionary, Alabama pastor Beard dies
October 28, 2004
Charles Robert Beard, former Alabama Baptist pastor and emeritus Southern Baptist missionary to Taiwan, died Oct. 15. He was 77. A native of Memphis, Tenn.,
Samford to host financial workshop for pastors
October 28, 2004
Samford University will host a day of workshops on financial and tax issues facing ministers Nov. 1. The sessions, the first in a planned series
Alabama preacher offers wisdom, humor in missions trip book
October 21, 2004
William (Bill) Pace was looking forward to a career as a professional athlete when the Lord called him to preach. “I felt like the
