For generations of Southern Baptist churches, the term “pastor” had a clear and rarely debated meaning. He was the man who preached on Sundays and led the church throughout the week. But with the rise of mega-churches inside and outside the SBC and the corresponding growth of church staffs, that simplicity has changed.
There may be nuances related to ordination and how it is observed from one church to another, but the qualifications for the pastor role are crystal clear, said a collection of Southern Baptist pastors and leaders.
Perhaps you’ve heard about the little boy who leaned over after the Sunday sermon to tell his mother, “I’ve decided to become a pastor when I grow up.”
Members of a Southern Baptist church in Ohio never expected to witness the suffering of refugees firsthand.
People today seem to value being honest and authentic above all else. I am concerned, however, about unintended consequences.
The EC voted to recommend the addition of Children’s Ministry Day to the SBC calendar, requested by ten-year-old Zak McCullar.
At the same time Birmingham Metro Baptist Association has been developing racial inclusion, it’s been expanding the ministries of the 126 churches under its fellowship umbrella.
Sixth Avenue Baptist Church, the largest black church in Birmingham, is known for its historic and contemporary influence in the greater Birmingham area.
Cascading goals at Shades Mountain Baptist Church in greater Birmingham have coalesced into what has become a redemptive river of Gospel missions.
“When we get old, God looks after us and takes care of us and not just in the big things. It’s also in the small ways that we don’t always realize.”
We are true and loyal helpers to our denomination, committed to making Christ known among the nations.
Southern Baptist publications across the nation will have their day, July 28.
Relief workers and missionaries around the world often use Global Hunger Relief funds to meet needs in unique ways.
