Robin McCall said The Alabama Baptist has been a faithful companion in her home for more than 30 years.
“In addition to being a dependable news source for all things SBC, the paper has provided exhortation, grace and encouragement in my personal faith journey,” she said.
So McCall said she’s “thrilled” for the chance to “pay it forward” in her new role on the editorial team and “come alongside TAB’s incredibly talented staff to offer Alabama Baptists news, resources and information designed to enhance their faith journey.”
McCall began her career in education, then took an 18-year career hiatus to raise her children. During her stay-at-home years, she did some freelance writing and editing and taught English in a couple of local educational cooperatives.
Then in 2012, she became the design editor for preschool resources at national Woman’s Missionary Union.
‘Discovered a love’
“After several years serving on the preschool team, I discovered a love for writing and editing digital content and began working with the marketing and compassion ministries teams,” McCall said. “In 2019, I moved into the role of hub manager for the content and marketing hub.”
When changing family responsibilities necessitated that she retire from her full-time position at WMU in early 2022, she connected with Jennifer Davis Rash, TAB’s editor-in-chief, and began working part time at TAB in March.
‘Extra boost’
Rash said the staff is “thrilled to add Robin to our team and know she is going to help us continue the longstanding tradition of producing relevant content and high-quality publications.”
“Her positive and uplifting spirit also provides an extra boost to all who have the privilege of working alongside her,” Rash said.
McCall said she loves the technical aspect of editing, but more than that she loves thinking about how the work impacts the lives of readers. It makes her think of who might need encouragement from a story or who might be challenged to share the gospel with someone else.
“Because my husband is a pastor, I often wonder how stories might lead church members to consider new avenues of service,” McCall said. “It’s a joy to pray over the work, asking our Father to use the stories and resources to pierce the hearts and minds of readers for the advancement of His kingdom.”
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