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Effective Leaders Inspire Confidence
John F. Kennedy inspired a nation and the leaders of a space program to put a man on the moon in less than ten years. “Ask not what your country
Your Invitation to Our State Convention
Rick Lance – November 2019 Video from Alabama Baptist SBOM on Vimeo. Hello Alabama Baptists. Let me give you the last invitation to our state convention as we gather at Eastern Shore
Associational Missionaries: Partners in Ministry
In recent weeks I, along with other state missionaries and entity representatives, have made visits to associational annual meetings. This is an important time for us to engage with those
A Cookie Recipe for Success
In 1969, Oakland A’s owner Charles Finley introduced to major league baseball, “ball girls” – young girls who would sit in foul territory to retrieve baseballs grounded foul by batters
Missions Discipleship: Practical Ways to Help Students Engage in God’s Work
What’s the difference between missions discipleship and wholistic discipleship? Nothing. When we set out to disciple students, missions and making Jesus known are at the heart of it all. Missions,
Triple Filter Test Before Speaking
The great Greek philosopher, Socrates is credited with introducing the Triple Filter Test. One version of the story is, a man, possibly a disciple of Socrates, came to the philosopher
Three Keys in Avoiding Organizational Strangulation
The small group sat around the room discussing options for the future of their church. Seven men and women representing the 35-37 remaining members of Ho-Hum Ecumenical Church (or HEC).
Looking Ahead to the 2019 State Convention Annual Meeting
Hey Alabama Baptist, we’re just weeks away now from our annual meeting of Alabama Baptist State Convention at Eastern Shore in Daphne, Alabama. I hope you’re planning to be there. Last
Respect is Earned in the Trenches
The story is told of a man on horseback riding up to a group of men digging a trench with one man, the apparent leader, barking orders and threatening punishment
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