Tag: News
Stirring the Waters
While living in Gilroy, California, my wife and I purchased a home with a pool. Not that we wanted a pool, but it came with the house. Gilroy is considered
The Paralyzing Effects of Uncertainty
I remember as a child my mother pulling up to a stop sign on a slight hill in our big white Oldsmobile sedan. Mom was new to driving a car
Vacation Bible School and the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting
Well, Alabama Baptist, it is that time of year again. As the summer approaches, and COVID seems to be lifting in terms of all the concerns we have about it.
Style Never Addresses the True Cause
“It’s the economy or that other political party.” “It’s that big church that moved in.” Isn’t it amazing how people in the church pass the blame of the church’s decline
No Church Planter Is Exactly Alike
As we finished our three-month training with eight planters, the Lord reminded me that everyone had a “God story” and call. From a planter who is in rural Alabama and
Dealing With Issues, Not People
As every life has issues, so every church has issues as well. While most people talk of problems, I believe there are no problems. Certainly, there are issues in every
A Time to Remember
Anniversaries are usually times of joy and celebration. Wedding anniversaries are certainly that kind of experience. Anniversaries for church families are a time to celebrate their histories and to praise
Realizing There is a Call For Further Development
Unearthing the realities of a declining organization is only the beginning. Church leaders must recognize the need for change – change for the better – the need for improvement. One
Investment or Preservation
In life are you making life investments or simply trying to preserve the status quo? If we’re honest, many people are simply trying to maintain a certain comfort level. To
by Dogwood