SBOM names Spencer Bell as new associate in office of evangelism, church revitalization
Spencer Bell has been elected as an associate in the office of evangelism and church revitalization by the executive committee of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions. Bell currently serves […]
Time Management for Pastors and Church Leaders
I have been in the ministry for over 35 years, and I am still working on improving my time management skills. I have not arrived! But I realize our time on […]
How Healthy Is Your Church—11 Probing Questions
I am frequently asked how the oft-quoted “85% of churches are plateaued or declining” is determined. The answer is numerical data—attendance trends, giving patterns, and membership rolls. While those statistics […]
Spanish speaking community of Alabaster blessed by Westwood en Español
Several years ago, Kenneth Bruce had a burden. He was coaching his kids’ soccer teams, and he was struck by how many Hispanics were playing on his teams and in […]
‘Making a difference together’: 2024 Alabama Baptist State Convention annual meeting set for Nov. 12–13 in Daphne
Every year, Alabama Baptists gather in November to celebrate the ways that God is working through Baptist ministries around the state. This year is no different. Rick Lance, executive director […]
Two Alabama pastors reflect on pastoral ministry, ‘care of the soul’
David Eldridge, pastor of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Birmingham, said the essential thing for pastors is the “care of the soul.” “We can be so busy in doing the […]
‘God will always be there for you,’ Lance reminds UM students
The University of Mobile welcomed Rick Lance, executive director of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions, to the Wednesday chapel service Sept. 11. The university’s student-led Worship Collective ensemble opened […]
Gen Z students encouraged, challenged in ministry pursuits
Generation Z has grown up very differently than other generations, but this age group recently learned how God’s calling hasn’t changed. Samford University in Birmingham hosted the Alabama Baptist State […]
Myers-Mallory State Missions Offering supports spiritual bases like WorldSong
In recent years, some church leaders have noticed a trend they’re concerned about — not as many young people seem to be answering the call to ministry. But that’s not […]
Myers-Mallory Offering provides Bible study software to Alabama pastors
Thanks to the Myers-Mallory State Missions Offering, 50 Alabama Baptist pastors received a gift of deeply discounted Bible study software during a Jan. 23 training. Rob Jackson, director of the […]