Leader Care Alabama

Intentional Leader Series: Preacher
2026-02-10 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | State Board of Missions – Prattville, 1404 Fairview Ave., Prattville, AL, 36066, United States
Preaching with intentionality, with a goal of where God wants to take His church.
Registration cost is $10, which includes lunch.

Bivocational Minister and Spouse Retreat 2026
2026-02-06 17:00 - 2026-02-07 12:00 | Shocco Springs Baptist Conference Center, 1314 Shocco Springs Road, Talladega, AL, 35160, United States
Bivocational Pastors and Wives Retreat is a time of spiritual inspiration, fellowship, encouragement, and prayer. Registration includes three meals and lodging. Registration fee $50.00/couple, $30.00/single. Payment by credit card or check mailed to Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions, PO Box 681970, Prattville, AL 36068, Attention Lori Lockett.

Minister Appreciation Month
2025-10-01 | AL
Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions has designated the month of October to Minister Appreciation Month. Please visit our website/ resources to access materials and suggestions to use in showing your appreciation for your minister. If you would like written materials and posters, you may contact Elizabeth Householder at ehouseholder@alsbom.org.

Intentional Leader Series: Pastor
2025-09-16 09:00 - 14:00 | State Board of Missions – Prattville, 1404 Fairview Ave., Prattville, AL, 36066, United States
Led by state missionaries Rob Jackson, Ken Allen and Bryan Blass, who will share strategies for shepherding well.
Topics:

Building a network of church supporters
Dealing with difficult people
How to know when to stay and when to move on
Keys to helping people discover gifts and equipping them to serve

Cost is $10.00 which includes lunch.

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Intentional Leader Series: Preacher
2025-07-15 09:00 - 14:00 | State Board of Missions – Prattville, 1404 Fairview Ave., Prattville, AL, 36066, United States
Our leader for the day will be Dr. Robert Smith, a favorite of Alabama Baptists who served as professor of Christian preaching at Beeson for more than 25 years. The day will focus on preaching with intentionality, with a goal of where God wants to take His church. Event cost is $10, which includes lunch.

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Transitional Pastor Training
2025-04-21 13:00 - 2025-04-22 17:15 | State Board of Missions – Prattville, 1404 Fairview Ave., Prattville, AL, 36066, United States
A two-day training event for Transitional Pastors. Transition Ministry is a specialized ministry that brings specific skills and experience to the church by supplying basic pastoral care and leadership during a transition period. The event will be led by Henry Webb, Ken Allen, Rob Jackson and Bryan Blass.
Schedule

Monday 1:00 PM-7:30 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM-5:15 PM

Check In: 12:30 PM Monday
Cost: $25 (Includes Dinner Monday, Lunch Tuesday)

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Intentional Leader Series: Pathfinder
2025-04-08 09:00 - 14:00 | State Board of Missions – Prattville, 1404 Fairview Ave., Prattville, AL, 36066, United States
Strategically leading with intentionality, with a goal as to where God wants to take his church. Also, training in a process for developing messages.
Led by Buddy Champion, pastor of FBC Trussville, who will share a strategic plan for revitalization.
Event includes lunch Cost: $10.00

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Bivocational Minister/Spouse Retreat 2025
2025-02-21 16:00 - 2025-02-22 12:00 | Shocco Springs Baptist Conference Center, 1314 Shocco Springs Road, Talladega, AL, 35160, United States
Please join us as bivocational ministers and wives for a time of spiritual inspiration, fellowship, encouragement, three meals, and instruction. The cost is $40 per couple or $30 for single occupancy.
Led by Mark Clifton, revitalization specialist at the North American Mission Board.

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Intentional Leader Series: Person
2025-01-21 09:00 - 14:00 | State Board of Missions – Prattville, 1404 Fairview Ave., Prattville, AL, 36066, United States
Who you are is at the heart of what you do. As a pastor or church leader you are a Christian. Your first priority is relating to God well. Intentionally relating to God and others and growing in an emotionally healthy way are vital to overall leadership. Self-awareness is one of the keys to relating to others. Knowing who you are in Christ.
Led by Mark Dance, director of pastoral wellness for GuideStone Financial Resources.
Event includes lunch Cost: $10.00

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Intentional Leader Series: Pastor
2024-09-17 09:00 - 14:00 | State Board of Missions – Prattville, 1404 Fairview Ave., Prattville, AL, 36066, United States
Mark your calendars to join us on Tuesday, September 17, for an invaluable session with two exceptional pastors from our state: Eric Hankins, (pastor of First, Fairhope) and David Eldridge, (pastor of Dawson, Birmingham). They will be sharing practical tips on pastoring and shepherding that you won’t want to miss. This promises to be an inspirational and informative time, offering a unique opportunity to learn from these terrific pastors. Make sure to be a part of this enriching experience as we gather insights and wisdom on effective pastoral leadership. Don’t miss out on the chance to grow and be inspired!
Cost of $10 includes lunch.

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Empowering Church Revitalization
2024-08-13 09:00 - 14:00 | State Board of Missions – Prattville, 1404 Fairview Ave., Prattville, AL, 36066, United States
Mark Clifton, a Revitalization Specialist at NAMB, brings a pastor’s perspective and heartfelt passion to the forefront. Drawing from his rich experience, he will impart invaluable, hands-on wisdom and proven strategies for breathing new life into any church, making the revitalization journey both insightful and highly effective.
Ray Jones from Ridgecrest in Dothan will be sharing along with Mark Clifton. Ray is a proven leader with excellent experience in leadership, evangelism, and church revitalization.
The cost is $10.00 which includes lunch.

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Intentional Leader Series: Person
2024-07-23 09:00 - 14:00 | State Board of Missions – Prattville, 1404 Fairview Ave., Prattville, AL, 36066, United States
Intentional Leader Series (Person) Ken Allen and Rob Jackson will guide you through a transformative journey. During this training, you’ll receive a personalized DISC profile assessment, a valuable tool to unveil your distinctive leadership personality and unlock your full potential. We’ll place special emphasis on equipping you to lead not only yourself but also your family and your church with excellence.
Cost: $10
Speaker:
Tim Coleman, FBC Winfield

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Transitional Pastor Training
2024-04-22 13:00 - 2024-04-23 17:15 | State Board of Missions – Prattville, 1404 Fairview Ave., Prattville, AL, 36066, United States
A two-day training event for Transitional Pastors. Transition Ministry is a specialized ministry that brings specific skills and experience to the church by supplying basic pastoral care and leadership during a transition period.
Schedule

Monday 1:00 PM-7:30 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM-5:15 PM

Check In: 12:30 PM Monday
Cost: $25 (Includes Dinner Monday, Lunch Tuesday)
Special Guests:
Henry Webb retired in 2005 after 28 years of service at LifeWay in the areas of Pastoral Ministries, Discipleship, and Deacon Ministry.
Dan Garland was the Director of Pastoral Ministries, LifeWay Christian Resources from August 2007 to December 2015.

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Bivocational Minister/Spouse Retreat 2024
2024-02-09 16:00 - 2024-02-10 12:00 | Shocco Springs Baptist Conference Center, 1314 Shocco Springs Road, Talladega, AL, 35160, United States
Please join us as bivocational ministers and wives for a time of spiritual inspiration, fellowship, encouragement, three meals, and instruction. The cost is $40 per couple or $30 for single occupancy.

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Intentional Leader Series: Preacher
2024-01-23 09:00 - 14:00 | State Board of Missions – Prattville, 1404 Fairview Ave., Prattville, AL, 36066, United States
This Intentional Leaders series, centered around preaching, aims to provide valuable support by facilitating the acquisition and proficiency in Logos software. This endeavor is designed to empower and equip busy pastors with enhanced tools, enabling them to prepare and deliver God’s Word more efficiently and with greater effectiveness. You MUST bring a laptop for this training event. The first 50 registrations will receive a discount on Logos Software.
Cost: $10

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Intentional Leader Series - Preacher
2023-07-27 09:00 - 14:00 | State Board of Missions – Prattville, 1404 Fairview Ave., Prattville, AL, 36066, United States
Goal: Comprehensive leadership development based on biblical principles and practical application.
The Intentional Leader Series will resource Pastors with the tools and information needed to flourish as a leader. Training events will be centered around the 4 P’s of Leadership: Person, Pastor, Preacher, and Pathfinder.
The Intentional Leader Series provides an ongoing process to be challenged as a leader. In July of 2022, the office of LeaderCare kicked off Intentional Leader by giving an overview. You can view the initial kickoff by going to: https://vimeo.com/734363697. Each of the 4 P’s will have its own stand-alone conference. Below you will see the general idea of a Person, Pastor, Preacher, and Pathfinder.
Person: Who you are is at the heart of what you do. As a pastor or church leader, you are a Christian. Your first priority is relating to God well. Intentionally pertaining to God and others and growing in an emotionally healthy way is vital to overall leadership. Self-awareness is one of the keys to relating to others. Knowing who you are in Christ…
Pastor: Intentionally shepherding the sheep assigned to you. Relationship building is a major part of pastoring well. Your people will know if you genuinely care for them.
Preacher: Preaching with intentionality, with a goal as to where God wants to take His church.
Pathfinder: Strategically leading with intentionality.

2023 Intentional Leader Series Event Schedule:
Preacher – July 27, 2023, with Ken Allen and guest speaker, Hershael York.
Practical Preaching on Purpose: Keys to More Effective Preaching
Hershael York has served dean of Southern Seminary’s School of Theology since 2018, and Professor of Christian Preaching since 1999. Since coming to Southern in 1997, York has authored two books on speaking and preaching and has written dozens of articles in journals and online publications. His preaching has been featured in Preaching Today as among the best in North America. He currently serves as the senior pastor of Buck Run Baptist Church in Frankfort, Kentucky, where he has led the 200-year-old church in growth that necessitated relocation to a 100-acre campus and new facilities.
The cost of registration is $8.00. Lunch will be provided.

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Intentional Leader Series - Pathfinder
2023-04-18 09:00 - 14:00 | State Board of Missions – Prattville, 1404 Fairview Ave., Prattville, AL, 36066, United States
The Intentional Leader Series will resource Pastors with the tools and information needed to flourish as a leader. Training events will be centered around the 4 P’s of Leadership: Person, Pastor, Preacher, and Pathfinder.
The next conference in the series:
Pathfinder: Strategically leading with intentionality.
Ken Allen and Rob Jackson will share how to strategically lead your church into greater overall health.
April 18, 2023 Cost: $8 Lunch is Provided
2023 Intentional Leader Series Event Schedule:
Pathfinder: April 18, 2023, Ken Allen and Rob Jackson. Ken and Rob will share how to strategically lead your church into greater overall health. Cost: $8
Lunch will be provided.
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Legal Issues
2023-04-13 10:00 - 15:00 | State Board of Missions – Prattville, 1404 Fairview Ave., Prattville, AL, 36066, United States
This conference deals directly with legal challenges that come up in churches today. Focus is on what can be done to reduce the risk of litigation! This conference is very comprehensive including, the Lawsuit Revolution, Sexual Misconduct, Copyright, Employment Practices, Church Organization and Operation, Incorporation, Property, Labor Law, Malpractice (Clergy and Church), Risk Management, Insurance, Tax Law, Charitable contributions, Vehicles and more.
Cost: $15 (Lunch Included)

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Transitional Pastor Training
2023-04-10 13:00 - 2023-04-11 17:15 | State Board of Missions – Prattville, 1404 Fairview Ave., Prattville, AL, 36066, United States
A two-day training event for Transitional Pastors. Transition Ministry is a specialized ministry that brings specific skills and experience to the church by supplying basic pastoral care and leadership during a transition period.
Schedule
Monday 1:00 PM-7:30 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM-5:15 PM
Check In: 12:30 PM Monday
Cost: $25 (Includes Dinner Monday, Lunch Tuesday)
Special Guests:
Henry Webb retired in 2005 after 28 years of service at LifeWay in the areas of Pastoral Ministries, Discipleship, and Deacon Ministry.
Dan Garland was the Director of Pastoral Ministries, LifeWay Christian Resources from August 2007 to December 2015.
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Bivocational Minister Spouse Retreat
2023-02-24 16:00 - 2023-02-25 15:00 | Shocco Springs Baptist Conference Center, 1314 Shocco Springs Road, Talladega, AL, 35160, United States
This is a two day, overnight retreat at Shocco Springs. There are sessions for both ministers and spouses. The aim is to promote fellowship, provide guidance and give encouragement and inspiration to all ministers and spouses in attendance. This event is sponsored by the Alabama Baptist Bivocational Ministers Association and the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions.

Intentional Leader Series - Person
2023-01-17 09:00 - 16:30 | State Board of Missions – Prattville, 1404 Fairview Ave., Prattville, AL, 36066, United States
Goal: Comprehensive leadership development based on biblical principles and practical application.
The Intentional Leader Series will resource Pastors with the tools and information needed to flourish as a leader. Training events will be centered around the 4 P’s of Leadership: Person, Pastor, Preacher, and Pathfinder.
The Intentional Leader Series provides an ongoing process to be challenged as a leader. In July of 2022, the office of LeaderCare kicked off Intentional Leader by giving an overview. You can view the initial kickoff by going to: https://vimeo.com/734363697. Each of the 4 P’s will have its own stand-alone conference. Below you will see the general idea of a Person, Pastor, Preacher, and Pathfinder.
Person: Who you are is at the heart of what you do. As a pastor or church leader, you are a Christian. Your first priority is relating to God well. Intentionally relating to God and others and growing in an emotionally healthy way is vital to overall leadership. Self-awareness is one of the keys to relating to others. Knowing who you are in Christ…
Pastor: Intentionally shepherding the sheep assigned to you. Relationship building is a major part of pastoring well. Your people will know if you genuinely care for them.
Preacher: Preaching with intentionality, with a goal as to where God wants to take His church.
Pathfinder: Strategically leading with intentionality.
2023 Intentional Leader Series Event Schedule:
Person: January 17, 2023, with Ken Sande. Ken is a nationally recognized leader in the area of conflict and mediation. Real-life church conflict scenarios will be discussed. The Conference will be from 9 am to 4 pm at the State Board of Missions in Prattville.
Pathfinder: April 18, 2023, Ken Allen and Rob Jackson. Ken and Rob will share how to strategically lead your church into greater overall health.
Pastor and Preacher: July 25, 2023, with Ken Allen and Guest Speaker. Ken will share how to pastor individuals toward Christlikeness intentionally.
The cost of registration is $8.00 for each event. Lunch with be provided.
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