Latest News: Disaster Relief & life-changing events; pastor compensation; making ‘invite-worthy’ churches

Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper, the sister publication of The Alabama Baptist.
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Latest News: Disaster Relief & life-changing events; pastor compensation; making ‘invite-worthy’ churches

To read a quick recap of some of the latest news reports from The Baptist Paper, see below.

1. “The need is great and diverse when people face a traumatic, life-changing event. Our gracious God provides in miraculous ways,” writes Joyce Harman on the impact of Disaster Relief volunteers.

2. “We can and certainly should show our appreciation for our pastors with a good word. We should also be careful to show our appreciation with a good wage,” writes Hance Dilbeck, president and CEO of GuideStone.

3. At least once a month, walk through your buildings, review your worship and educational services, consider different elements of church life and ask yourself: “How would this hit me if I were a guest?,” Lifeway notes.


EDITOR’S NOTE — These stories were compiled by The Baptist Paper, with reporting from the California Southern Baptist Convention, GuideStone Financial Resources, Lifeway Christian Resources.