Pastor Smitherman concludes 34 years in ministry
January 8, 2009
George Smitherman retired at the end of 2008 after 34 years of ministry. The last three years, Smitherman served as pastor of Zion Baptist Church,
Harpersville pastor publishes book on church life
January 8, 2009
Billy Ray Johnson, pastor of Lighthouse Community Church, Harpersville, in Shelby Baptist Association, recently wrote a book titled “Simple Living in a Complex World.” The
Kids and Ministry: A minister’s guide to creativity
January 8, 2009
Most people would never consider moldable clay a church resource, but for a children’s minister, play dough can be an invaluable tool. For that matter,
Kids and Ministry : Task #1: Embracing ‘team’
January 8, 2009
When children’s ministers find themselves in a bind, it’s time to bring in the team — children’s ministry team that is. “Most of the time
Kids and Ministry: Ministers’ group offers resources, aid for Southern Baptist children’s ministers
January 8, 2009
One great way to get a children’s ministry up and running is to consult others in the ministry. And the Alabama Preschool and Children’s Ministers
FBC Boldo celebrates 100 years
January 8, 2009
Though fire consumed much of its recorded history, the foundation of compassion and sound doctrine of First Baptist Church, Boldo, in Jasper has remained unscathed
Survey detects significant changes in U.S. church life
January 8, 2009
U.S. congregations have changed significantly in the last eight years, according to a new study, with them becoming more ethnically diverse, more technologically savvy and
Churches make time, develop ministries for residents of assisted-living facilities
January 8, 2009
More than likely, they aren’t contributing very much to the church’s financial bottom line; neither will they do much toward bringing in new members to
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