My sermon felt flat, and the congregation’s response mirrored that sentiment. I went home discouraged and doubting many things. Yet, the following Sunday, I received compliments, which tempted me toward

The events of the past weekend remind us as church leaders that circumstances can change in a moment, both in our country and around the world. We must be ready

With up to 85% of Alabama Baptist churches needing revitalization, there is a pressing need for transformational leaders. God desires His church to flourish for His glory. Will you commit to

Leadership is crucial! No church can experience significant kingdom advancement without a God-called leader. Being in a position of leadership is humbling, and it comes with a human responsibility to

I was drinking coffee with my mother early one morning, and she remarked, “Can you believe June is almost over? Just think, half of the year is gone. Time is flying by!”

Dealing with difficult or mean-spirited people in a congregation can be a challenging aspect of pastoral ministry. Here are seven ways a Christian pastor can handle such situations: 1. Prayer:

God created a day of rest. Therefore, you and I need rest. Sometimes, we are like Henry Martin, a 19th-century missionary to the Muslims, whose motto was, “Let me burn

Jerry Watts (New Hope BC, Foxworth, MS) recently gave me an excellent book he and Kevin Hamm (FBC Gardendale) wrote, entitled The Repentance Road to Revival: The Ten Deadly Sins of

True fellowship is more than donuts and coffee. For believers, true fellowship is living life together both spiritually and practically. We come together to grow in Christ and our understanding

Nine out of ten churches are declining or growing slower than their surrounding communities. This stat is not meant to bemoan the state of the church but to highlight the

Over the last few years, we rejoice over several Alabama Baptist churches experiencing revitalization. Revitalization is a process where a church becomes healthier over time. Naturally, each church is unique;

Open groups are on-going Bible study units that can include both believers and unbelievers. By their nature, open groups should be intentionally evangelistic with an intent is to assimilate people