“We want everyone to be able to share their faith and be able to pass it on … be able to teach others.” —Lawrence Phipps, pastor of First Baptist Gulf Shores and founder of It’s Life Ministry
Using the video call feature, the couple holds weekly sessions with 24 others and do the best they can as connectivity and electricity issues sometimes interrupt the calls for those in Africa.
Evangelicals give themselves C+ in these categories
“The goal of the event is not to build the relationship, but to give them the push to do it on their own,” said Jonworth Locke, minister to students at Glynwood Baptist Church in Prattville, noting participation continues to grow.
Larry Hyche, director of men’s ministry at the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions, is newly decked with a doctorate in education from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Lifeway Research found that 94% of American Protestant churches have continuing Bible study groups for adults, though the nomenclature and strategies differ widely.
Daniel Edmonds said the journey of faith is often tough and brings fear, but we’re encouraged by our walk with Christ. “We abide in Him and obey Him, so it begins and continues with prayer,” he said.
Focused on the theme “Matters of Life & Ministry,” speakers at this year’s School of the Prophets addressed the topics of generosity, prayer, healing, reconciliation, accountability, evangelism and being led by the Holy Spirit.
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