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Defining worship: Annual conference encourages leaders in vital ministry
Pastor Buddy Champion was joking, but his humor hinted at a truth worship leaders know all too well. “We have people here who think every worship service ought to be
UNA BCM celebrates 100 years of ministering to students
At the first Baptist Campus Ministries event of the semester, a University of North Alabama student came up to Matt Daniels and said something that surprised him. “He said, ‘Hey
Nov. 12 Ireland-Godfrey ALCAP Sunday honors leaders, emphasizes political engagement
This year, ALCAP Sunday has a new name — Ireland-Godfrey ALCAP Sunday — in honor of two past leaders of the organization known as “Alabama’s moral advocate.” Greg Davis, president
Broken-Hearted Praying for Israel
Recent horrific events related to the attacks of Hamas on innocent people in Israel has caught the attention of the world and broken our hearts as Christians. Understandably, Israel is
Fruitful Change requires Culture Change
Pastor Ron cannot understand what is happening. He prayed about this need for the congregation. He spoke about it with three key leaders of the church and the church’s worship
The Battle Is The Lord’s – I Shall Not Be Afraid
Ministry, most of the time, is a joyous part of my life. It is my life. God called me to vocational ministry 40 years ago. I have no doubt His
Calling for Reciprocal Appreciation
For many years, October has been widely recognized among Southern Baptists as a time to celebrate Minister Appreciation Month. I believe this is indeed an opportune time to exemplify a
Moving From Caretaker to Risk-taker Leadership
Borrowing terms from a friend of his, Gary McIntosh once wrote of three kinds of leaders in the church today; risk-takers, car-takers, and undertakers.[1] While we can all understand reasons
Small church sees youth reached at SPEAK Tour; next event set for Sept. 27
Dedra Henry’s church is small. Her husband, James, accepted the call to serve as pastor there in 2019, and when the COVID-19 pandemic happened, they lost nearly all of what
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