Two Alabama pastors reflect on pastoral ministry, ‘care of the soul’

September 25, 2024

David Eldridge, pastor of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Birmingham, said the essential thing for pastors is the “care of the soul.”

Clifton: Baptist churches in every neighborhood must make gospel impact

August 25, 2024

Many pastors are overwhelmed with the tasks of ministry, and one tool of Satan is discouragement and depression during what he called “seasons of darkness,” said Mark Clifton.

Church leaders and building bridges with Generation Alpha

August 24, 2024

Church leaders must build bridges of relationship with Generation Alpha, said Jana Magruder, strategic initiatives director of LifeWay NextGen. She was keynote speaker at a “Reaching and Teaching the Next Generation” event.

Key financial areas churches must not ignore

August 12, 2024

Churches must give attention to at least three key areas of financial life in the months ahead, noted Lee Wright, church compensation specialist for the

Gen Z students encouraged, challenged in ministry pursuits

August 8, 2024

Generation Z has grown up very differently than other generations, but God’s calling to this age group hasn’t changed. Samford University in Birmingham recently hosted the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions Called conference.

Retirement means more than ‘quitting work,’ says SBOM specialist

August 8, 2024

Lee Wright said retirement has been different than he expected, and ministers contemplating it should know that it’s more than “quitting work.”

Intentional leaders series continues with study of leadership styles

August 1, 2024

Considering the leadership styles of fellow church leaders can help pastors serve more effectively, says Tim Coleman of FBC Winfield, a certified trainer for the Biblical DISC Assessment