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.
Pastoral ministry is about people, “and ministry can be messy because people are messy,” church consultant Dan Garland told Alabama Baptist pastors at an SBOM Intentional Leaders event earlier this month.
The gift of laughter really is good medicine, says humorist and Bible study teacher Debbie Childers.
The Montgomery ministry upcycles plastic bags into sleeping mats for the homeless. Local ministries distribute the mats, along with a blanket, pillow, other needed items and a book about Jesus.
“When we follow God’s plans for our lives, we can impact the world in a big way together,” says Matthew Potter, co-founder of pray.com.
“It’s easy to say God is good when life is good, but what about when it isn’t?” — A daughter reflects on the joys and challenges of her caregiving journey.
Sitting for hours at a desk or computer, in front of a television or in the driver’s seat of a car can lead to neck and back problems. A physician-approved stretching routine can help relieve pain and tension.
One of the basic functions of churches is fellowship — not just the provision of a meal but giving time and space to people to experience togetherness and share life moments. Fellowship combats the loneliness epidemic plaguing our society.
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