Tuscaloosa
Randy Pate is the new pastor of Taylorville Church, Tuscaloosa. Pate currently serves as pastor of First Church, Milan, Tennessee. He also has served as pastor of Grants Creek Church, Fosters; and Cottondale Church; and minister of music and youth at Carrolls Creek Church, Northport. Pate and his wife, Penny, have two children.
“Following [Christ’s] example, we must also replenish ourselves through solitude, prayer, rest and reflection to avoid burnout. Self-care, far from being selfish, is a vital part of sustaining our ability to give generously and joyfully.”
“At the risk of being overly simplistic, two primary reasons reveal why God prioritizes a heart of thanksgiving,” writes pastor Adam Dooley.
Spending on Alabama’s K-12 students went up across the board, according to spending data released by the Alabama Department of Education.
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