Praying for a Church Planter or Pastor

Man praying on his knees with his head bowed at church

Over the last several years, I have especially had the privilege of praying for church planters on a regular basis. Church planting is a spiritual engagement in darkness – to […]

Church Planter Birthday Celebration

Colorful candles lit on a birthday cake

As I took the call from a planter in training who is already working and leading a small urban congregation, I did not know what the need could be early […]

Good News: The Essence Of Planting

Worship service at church plant focused on reaching college students

As I visited a collegiate church plant – Church at the Oaks in Tuscaloosa – I was so encouraged by the number of students seeking to be disciples and make […]

Church Planting – Returning to Our Roots

Brown tree root on ground

In the 1950s, there was a Gospel movement in Alabama and many community churches were planted. Baptist evangelists opened up revival meetings in new areas, and churches were started. New […]