Promotion, volunteer recruitment vital to successful Bible school
March 5, 2009
In the midst of preparations for Vacation Bible School (VBS), it is important to remember that recruiting and publicity are musts in making it a
‘Discipleship, not event-based ministry,’ key to cultivating spirituality of teens
October 2, 2008
After he served as a youth minister for more than a decade, Reid Ward resolved to help reverse some troubling statistics he had seen develop.
How to help teens prepare for a life of faith
October 2, 2008
Wes Black, professor of student ministry at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, wanted to know the answer to this question: Why do
Students drift away from church beginning in 10th, 11th grade
October 2, 2008
As Keith Loomis works with student ministers around Alabama, he hears a consistent trend: While many young people are remaining faithful to God and to
Pastor tells how to turn everyday talk to Jesus
September 25, 2008
Ask Bob Williams any of these questions and you can be assured the name of Jesus will be in the answer: 1. What do you
Training programs provide ideas, practical help for church leaders
September 25, 2008
Church leaders recognize the importance of attending regular training programs to strengthen their ministries. Sometimes the motivation to attend comes from a need for new
Congregations face discipleship challenges in post-seeker era
September 4, 2008
Alabama Baptist churches have become skilled at reaching the lost and raising attendance through creative events and ministries and changes in church culture like emphasizing
Theology reading groups elevate Hunter Street’s passion
July 24, 2008
Some folks may find reading boring. Not so for members of Hunter Street Baptist Church, Hoover, who attend theology reading groups, one of which convenes
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