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Challenges of Bivocational Ministry
1. Self-Image Many bivocational ministers, especially pastors, often suffer from a low self-image of their ministry. Considering the historic role and current importance that bivocational ministry has in God’s Kingdom,
Reaffirming biblical marriage
On Friday, January 23, a federal judge ruled that Alabama’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. Yet as Alabama Baptists, we will continue to stand for marriage as defined by
Alabama Baptists top previous year’s total in CP receipts
I have never been more proud of Alabama Baptists than right now,” declared Rick Lance, executive director of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions (SBOM), after learning the state’s
Travel risks prompt Baptists to improve security, crisis management training
Reggie Quimby thought he and his fellow missions team members were safe. In the company of local guides and a caravan of vehicles they traveled at night on a rural
5 easy ways to help your minister save on taxes
It is tax time again! We are in the middle of tax season and the April 15th deadline is about 6 weeks away! The median family income in Alabama is
Year-End Checklist for Church Treasurers
Housing allowance. The personnel or stewardship committee (or the congregation) should designate a housing allowance for 2011 for ministers who own or rent their home (and for ministers who live
12th Day of Christmas: The Future
For Mom & Dad: “God, in His own time and in His own way, will bring the world to its appropriate end. According to His promise, Jesus Christ will return
11th Day of Christmas: Living in Relationship with Christ
For Mom & Dad: Sanctification is an ongoing experience. It begins when a person places their faith in Christ and “the believer is set apart to God’s purposes, and is
10th Day of Christmas: Worship & The Lord’s Day
For Mom & Dad: God desires for us to worship Him and Him alone. Worship means to ascribe worth to God. Worship is an act that we offer to God.
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