Month: January 2017
Tennessee Requests Help From Alabama Baptist DR
Much like any disaster, the wildfires that ravaged parts of Tennessee were a dominating story in the news for days and even weeks. In late 2016 images from the scorched
Flashpoint Conference Aims to Get Back to Making Disciples Like Jesus Intended
He was strung up by his arms in an Asian prison when the man came up to him and asked to know about his Jesus. “If I tell you, they
Growing in the New Year
As we end each year, much focus is placed on Luke 2 and the birth of Christ. As we start a new year, let’s also look at Luke 2:52 (NIV):
New Life
It’s easy for me, at least, to get lost in the busyness of the holiday season. I’m so thankful for those moments when I choose to stop and reflect on
ALBaptistStaffing.org Helps Alabama Baptist Churches Cast a Wider Net
The vision for ALBaptistStaffing.org began a few years ago based on the need to help Alabama Baptist churches find great candidates for their open positions. Alabama Baptist churches that want
Ministry to the Whole Church, Not Just the Youth
Today we are going to dig into the value of being a minister to the whole church, not just youth. I think there is a perception of youth ministry –
Reasons to Celebrate
Sometimes I think Christians do not celebrate enough. I can say that, when I served as a pastor, I missed some opportune times to pause and thank the Lord for
Disaster Relief Volunteers Help Out in Houston County After Storms
Storms made themselves known at the start of the new year, causing significant damage in Houston County on Jan. 2. And Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers immediately stepped into
Relational Discipleship Resurfaces while Church Programs Lose Fans
When you ask Daniel Edmonds about where the Church is headed with discipleship these days, he likes to quote Pastor Ken Adams — “Jesus started the Church the way He
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