Tag: News
Grateful for Partners in the Great Commission
I am often drawn to Paul’s words in Philippians 1:3-5 (NKJV): “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine making request for you
Bicentennial: Church planting among language groups grows over the years
When Richard Alford was hired in 1991 to serve in language missions with the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions, he had a skill they needed — fluency in the
Leadership Styles and Trials
More books, articles, blogs, podcasts and other forms of communication have focused on the role of leadership in recent decades than most any other subject. You want to be better
Why Discipleship Can’t Happen in Your Church Without Relationships
More and more Americans are concluding they don’t need church. One of the key reasons is that more and more churchgoers are concluding that they don’t need each other. Today,
When People See You in the Ballfield of Life
I’ve known Charley (name changed) to be a good, church going man, always well dressed, well groomed and polite. We’ve been in Bible studies together. Charley has even been known
Today is Preparation for Tomorrow
What you are in the middle of today is preparation for what you will do next. God has designed each of us with a purpose in mind. While He knit
Training Disciples: Why Do Learners Not Change on the Pathway?
Over the years, I have had the privilege of walking with many followers of Christ as we seek to follow Him together and obey Him. In my praying and making
Adventure Weekend invests in boys, celebrates generational discipleship
At the end of this year’s Adventure Weekend, Larry Hyche asked Joe Brothers to come on stage and close the event in prayer. And Brothers told him something that he
The First Three
You’ve likely heard the adage, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” But have you ever considered how long it takes to make that first impression?
by Dogwood