Compassion fatigue and burnout go hand-in-hand, but the Church can encourage missionaries in their ministry and personal lives. Here are five suggestions.
As missionaries embark on journeys that can be financially, emotionally and spiritually distressing, it is important for the Church to love and care for them.
Rusty Sowell recently celebrated 40 years as pastor of Providence Baptist Church in Opelika. During the service, he was honored by Rick Lance of the Alabama State Board of Missions.
Helping new college students connect with BCM is like passing the baton between relay runners. It’s leading students to the “next step in their walk with Christ,” says UNA campus minister Matt Daniels.
The Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions called two new state missionaries in mid-May — Bryan Blass, who will serve as director of the office of LeaderCare, and Kennedi Kruger, who will serve as a Baptist campus minister for Auburn.
Miss PattyCake uses early childhood education techniques to teach basic beliefs in God through stories and song. She led a pajama party for children at The Station Church in Bessemer on May 18.
The communication skills of a person with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia will gradually decline, so caregivers need to know the stages of change and how best to communicate with a loved one through each stage.