Category: Church Planting


It’s a matter of stewardship, really!
The Five Points Baptist Church in Huntsville had about a dozen people attending. They have had a great legacy in the past, and for that, we are so thankful and


Samford MTI offers online certificates in church planting, disciple making
The Samford University Ministry Training Institute (MTI) has new online certificates in church planting and disciple making designed to help pastors, staff members and laypeople further develop their leadership skills


How One Associational Missionary Assisted with Church Planting in His Association
Terry Long, who serves the Choctaw Baptist Association, shared with me several months ago that he was burdened about the need for an African-American church plant in his area. After


Coming in Second is NOT Bad!
It is football season and many people believe that “winning is everything”! But maybe not so much. We have discovered the three best days to launch a new church are:


Most Important Tax News for Church Planters
We, here at your State Board of Missions, seek to provide helpful assistance to each and every pastor/planter in Alabama. Lee Wright, one of your fellow state missionaries, and I


Alabama Church Planter Network Dinner
Church planters and wives or anyone interested in planting are invited to this event. Childcare will be provided. Our Speaker: Kenny Grant was born and raised in Brunswick, Ga. He


It’s Finally Here!
It is finally here! There is now an opportunity to earn a Certificate in Church Planting through a partnership between the Ministry Training Institute and the Alabama Baptist State Board


Celebrating a New Baby
We celebrate new babies in our family, as I am sure you do in yours. On April 1, the Renascent Church launched in the Mobile Baptist Association. A new baby


Only God Could Do This!
In May 2014, a church in downtown Gadsden, not affiliated with a local association, lost a number of members after a period of conflict. Daniel Woodcock, the young adult pastor, remained,