First Person: How church training ‘points us toward holy behaviors’
August 31, 2025
“Fruitful teaching/training in the church is never directionless. It always points us toward holy behaviors.”
Health care missions meeting ‘so many needs’ on the field
August 30, 2025
Healthcare missions provide access to millions of people who’ve never heard of the Great Physician.
First person: Accountability in the body of Christ
August 29, 2025
“You cannot continue as a member of this church while you are actively unfaithful to your wife.” “You cannot remain a member in good standing
Pastor Connections: New podcast for ministry leaders; church priorities and discipleship; why we need the local church
August 28, 2025
A few tips and more for pastors from pastors and church leaders.
First person: Christ-centered heart helps us see opportunities amid change
August 27, 2025
Leaders often lecture on “embracing change” or being “change agents” in an organization. But the reality is that most people — employees and leaders alike — hate change. We value stability and predictability.
Lass Words: Missing the message
August 26, 2025
I recently was asked to preach at one of our area Baptist churches. I worked hard on the sermon and was convinced it was going to be great.
Harmony Baptist honors 98-year-old Lola Owens for 87 years of membership
August 25, 2025
In July 1938, Lola Owens walked down the aisle of Harmony Baptist Church in Andalusia, gave her life to Christ and became a church member. And 87 years later, she’s still there. Church members say she’s a “role model” in how to love others.
Gardendale FBC member says God answered prayers to relocate St. Vincent’s Hospital cross to Arizona church
August 24, 2025
An unusual text disrupted Richard Bradley’s workout one morning at the family life center at Gardendale First Baptist Church — someone had a 16-foot cross from the former St. Vincent’s Hospital and didn’t know what to do with it.
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