‘We’ve gone long enough’ in our own power, SBC President Floyd says
November 26, 2015
According to Ronnie Floyd, churches in Alabama have one great need — the power of God. But they also have one great struggle, he said
Champion addresses how to handle answers to prayers that are not what we expected
November 26, 2015
"Really, God? What is the deal? … I ask and I seek and I knock and nothing happens.” During the convention sermon at the close
Christians gifted with Great Commission, great power, great resources, great challenge
November 26, 2015
Fanny Crosby wrote in a hymn a century ago, “To God be the glory, great things He hath done.” She ends the chorus with “O
Guffin illustrates ‘pardon us for our sin’ during theme interpretation
November 26, 2015
The sermon’s tone was not condemning. Instead Scott Guffin urged Alabama Baptists to open their hearts by shifting their focus inward and asking God to
Declining churches encounter hard decisions about their property when facing closure
November 19, 2015
By Carrie Brown McWhorter The Alabama Baptist Mars Hill Primitive Baptist Church sits just off a country road in rural Cleburne County. The building, constructed
5 signs your church needs revitalizing
November 19, 2015
The Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions (SBOM) recognizes the desire of Alabama Baptist churches to reach the unchurched. The Church Revitalization ministry is a
Some churches may be able to prevent dissolution with revitalization efforts
November 19, 2015
When a church ceases to meet, its dissolution process should already be detailed in the church’s articles of incorporation or bylaws, said Jim Swedenburg, director
Foundational commitments for healthy churches
November 19, 2015
Interim director of missions, Morgan Baptist Association Most churches truly want to be healthy and grow. Ministers and members have diligently and prayerfully searched for
