Pastor and People September 26, 2018 As churches across Alabama observe Minister Appreciation Month in October, it may be helpful to reflect on some of the dynamics which help shape the Read More »
Pastors: ‘Draw near to throne of grace,’ set aside time to rest December 17, 2017 After some 50 years as a preacher — including more than 38 of those years as pastor of Lakeview Baptist Church, Auburn — Al Jackson Read More »
Pastors: Avoid getting lost in ‘whirlwind’ May 4, 2017 Wise pastors focus on one or two goals rather than a multiplicity of them,” said Dan Garland, director of pastoral ministries and church consulting at Read More »
Leadership abilities, preaching, pastoral care all dimensions needed in pastor, Fenton says May 4, 2017 By Grace Thornton The Alabama Baptist Gary Fenton said he had a defining moment in his ministry after he preached a message one Sunday and Read More »
Most Americans ‘draw the line’ at church endorsements of candidates February 14, 2017 The longtime debate over how far is too far when it comes to churches and their leaders talking politics, specifically as it relates to endorsing Read More »