Month: November 2018
Giving Tuesday
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. It kicks off the charitable giving season when many focus on their holiday and
Alabama Church Planters Network Dinner Focuses on Maximizing God-Given Abilities
Some prayed silently, some raised their hands and sang along quietly, but everyone worshipped. As the worship team from New Beginnings Fellowship, Trussville, played, those at the Alabama Church Planters
Children’s Honor Choir Sings at State Convention, Marks 20 Years Since First Audition
Jane Burdeshaw says that every single year of Children’s Honor Choir has been special. She gets emotional talking about it. But some years stand out, she said — like the
Tim Cox Elected State Convention President, Follows in Father’s Footsteps
Tim Cox said his dad has long been his hero. He grew up under his preaching, and his dad was there when he surrendered his life to Christ. His dad
Hold On To Your Love for Jesus, Jones Urges
Terrence Jones says there’s something upside down about the landscape of the church in America these days. “American Christianity is messed up,” he said. “We forget that Jesus is the
Multiplication: Biotic Principle and God’s Choice
Several years ago, I wrote that I believe multiplication is God’s preferred math formula. Every living thing that God created, He created to grow and to reproduce (multiply). None of
Thanksgiving Message from Rick Lance
Confession time. One of my favorite trivial pursuits is that of words, studying words. I’m an aficionado and connoisseur of words, and every so often I just am stopped in
Messengers Adopt Six New Resolutions
Alabama Baptists adopted six resolutions during the 2018 Alabama Baptist State Convention (ABSC) held Nov. 13–14 at First Baptist Church, Trussville. Resolutions No. 4 and No. 5 honored the ministries
A Faithful Convention
Alabama Baptists are faithful people. During this past convention, we had an opportunity to see and hear testimonies as to that faithfulness. From the beginning to the end of the