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First Person: Now is the time to minister to prodigal Christians
While doing some spring cleaning, I discovered in the bottom of a drawer, a church pictorial directory which was about 6-year old. Glancing through it, I noticed that many once active families had dropped out and no longer attended.
Pastor Connections: Leaders, stop saying this; what leaders should do if they commit ‘serious sin’; churchgoers asked if they are sharing their faith
A few tips and more for pastors from pastors and church leaders.
Zach Adamson named UM’s director of worship initiatives
The University of Mobile has named Zach Adamson as its new director of worship initiatives in the Alabama School of
Amid fragile political climate, young leaders impact church growth in Guinea
The African nation of Guinea, formally known as the Republic of Guinea, is a country of roughly 14 million people,
Petra consistent in message of ‘Hope’
In 50 years, a lot can change. However, with Petra, the groundbreaking contemporary Christian rock band, not much has changed. Their latest album, “Hope,” sounds like their early work. More importantly, their message hasn’t changed.
Extremists invade worship service, beat pastor unconscious
A mob of extremists interrupted a worship service at a house, attacked men, women and children, and assaulted the pastor until he lost consciousness.
Latest news: SEBTS announces presidential candidate; Olympic women’s sports news; Iran war and Easter; Christian filmmaker urges men not to settle into passivity
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
Two more Christians slain in persecution in Nigeria
The persecution of Christians in Nigeria continues to claim lives as two more were recently killed. Dozens of other believers were kidnapped.
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Birmingham-area churches host city’s first Serve Tour, see big impact
During Birmingham Serve Tour, more than 1,400 volunteers from 15 states partnered with churches in the Birmingham metro area to work on more than 50 projects ranging from giving haircuts at shelters to building bed kits.
Former Gardendale pastor Steve Gaines dies following battle with cancer
Steve Gaines, former pastor of Bellevue Baptist in Cordova, Tennessee, and Gardendale First Baptist Church, died March 20. During his time at Gardendale FBC, Gaines led the congregation from a membership of 4,000 to 8,500.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for March 22
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for March 22, written by Rony Kozman, Ph.D., Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for March 29
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for March 29, written by Rony Kozman, Ph.D., Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University.
5 vanity metrics churches chase — and 5 to actually move the mission
Pastor, let me say this gently. Some of the numbers you’re celebrating may not mean what you think they mean.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for March 29
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for March 29, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for March 22
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for March 22, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
Petra consistent in message of ‘Hope’
In 50 years, a lot can change. However, with Petra, the groundbreaking contemporary Christian rock band, not much has changed. Their latest album, “Hope,” sounds like their early work. More importantly, their message hasn’t changed.
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First Person: Now is the time to minister to prodigal Christians
While doing some spring cleaning, I discovered in the bottom of a drawer, a church pictorial directory which was about 6-year old. Glancing through it, I noticed that many once active families had dropped out and no longer attended.
Petra consistent in message of ‘Hope’
In 50 years, a lot can change. However, with Petra, the groundbreaking contemporary Christian rock band, not much has changed. Their latest album, “Hope,” sounds like their early work. More importantly, their message hasn’t changed.
5 vanity metrics churches chase — and 5 to actually move the mission
Pastor, let me say this gently. Some of the numbers you’re celebrating may not mean what you think they mean.
First Person: Now is the time to minister to prodigal Christians
While doing some spring cleaning, I discovered in the bottom of a drawer, a church pictorial directory which was about 6-year old. Glancing through it, I noticed that many once active families had dropped out and no longer attended.
Petra consistent in message of ‘Hope’
In 50 years, a lot can change. However, with Petra, the groundbreaking contemporary Christian rock band, not much has changed. Their latest album, “Hope,” sounds like their early work. More importantly, their message hasn’t changed.
5 vanity metrics churches chase — and 5 to actually move the mission
Pastor, let me say this gently. Some of the numbers you’re celebrating may not mean what you think they mean.