Employ, manage church personnel the right way
The work of the personnel team is among the most important tasks in any church, and accordingly, members of the group must be chosen carefully, according to Chip Smith, associate […]
Church Revitalization Book Review: Smooth Sailing, How to Avoid Storms in Your Ministry
Jerry Wilkins is one of us, having served as the associational missionary for the Tuscaloosa County Baptist Association for 28 years. During that time, Jerry developed a reputation for excellence in leadership […]
My Pledge to You!
I believe in a decision of rededication of one’s life to Christ. I have preached that conviction throughout my pastoral ministry. Several times in public worship services, I have publicly […]
Pastors should boldly preach on biblical principles of giving
Many pastors and congregations dread the tithing sermon that surfaces every so often, but “stewardship is part of our desire to give back to God’s work,” Bobby DuBois told Shelby […]
A Personal Ministry Audit
I do not remember the first time I used the term “ministry audit” but, for some time now, we at the State Board of Missions have been using this approach […]
Cleburne Association holds church security conference
Cleburne Baptist Association held a church security conference June 8 at Heflin Baptist Church. The conference discussed several topics such as building security during services, van security, background checks for […]
The Daily Dozen
12 Habits That Should Mark Every Believer’s Praying and Living Where these Daily Dozen are practiced, that life is seeking to please the Father, following Jesus as Lord. Jesus said […]
Why a Disaster Relief Offering?
We take weather seriously in our state. Alabama has always been known as part of “tornado alley.” We are also a coastal state. Hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico are […]
Why be Bivocational?
Since being bivocational is a challenging lifestyle in any vocation, why would any pastor be bivocational? Here are few reasons: 1. Intentionally Bivocational Frequently a pastor is led by God […]
Basic Facts About Bivocational Ministers
1. Bivocational ministers are overworked and under paid. It’s not hard to agree that all bivocational ministers are overworked. Anyone in any profession who has two “full-time” jobs will be […]
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