Tuscaloosa
Irby Jackson is the new pastor of New Hope Church, Buhl. He previously served as pastor of Crestline Church, Tuscaloosa. He also served at London Church, Castleberry; Bethlehem East Church, Tallassee; and Dogwood Grove Church, Adger. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Leavell College in New Orleans. Jackson and his wife, Traci, have two children.
In Russia’s catalogue of kidnapped Ukrainian children, prospective guardians can choose preferred hair and eye color, and specify their intended form of guardianship. Teenage girls are photographed in seductive adult attire.
In my ministry context, I have heard many versions of this notion over the years, phrased as both a question and also a declaration: “I don’t have to go to church to be a Christian, do I?”
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 9, written by Scott Bush, D.Min., Executive Director, Ministry Training Institute, Samford University.
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