Pastor Randal Whitten stands outside Mt. Harmony Baptist Church in Mableton, Ga.. Pastors tend to stick around long term at the 150-year-old church. By Roger Alford MABLETON, Ga. – In the Bible belt where pastors come and go almost like nomadic shepherds, something’s different at Mt. Harmony Baptist Church in the Atlanta suburb of Mableton. […]
By Scott McConnellLifeway Research Have you ever imagined what it was like to live in another century or a completely different point in history? As a kid, my family always drove for family vacations, and I would often daydream looking out the window at the scenery. I would see a factory and dream of managing […]
It’s all about family for Drew and Lauren Startup and their devotion to each other is an example for others. It takes a whole family to make a pastor a hero. COURTESY/Drew Startup CALHOUN – Drew Startup, pastor of Meadowdale Baptist Church in Calhoun, played baseball from age 7 all the way through his four […]
Pastors and church leaders attended Pastors Day at the Capitol on Feb. 18, 2021. They heard from various legislators and political leaders who encouraged them to be aware of and involved in politics. COURTESY/Myriah Snyder Each year, Georgia Baptist pastors are invited to partake in Pastors Day at the Capitol. This year, saw about 140 […]
The virus is no respecter of persons and has invaded our Baptist churches with an unrelenting fury. Pastors and church staff members have not been immune to this raging illness.
“Pastors are ready to move forward. Church members are ready to move forward. Indeed, it’s time to move forward.”
Here are some of the possible results of our not getting enough rest:
By Philip Jones EDITOR’S NOTE: October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you. […]
“If you have been wondering when you should thank your pastor for his faithfulness during this difficult season, here’s my recommendation: right now.”
It’s a really important year to do so. This year has been a tough year for pastors and church leaders. The pandemic has changed almost everything we do, but pastors have pivoted quickly and worked hard to make adjustments. If ever they had earned appreciation, it’s this year. Here are some ways to show your […]
To be honest, I’m almost embarrassed to write this post, as I’ve heard many horror stories of battles between pastors and deacons. That’s not been my experience, though. Here are some of the reasons these men have been my best friends: They’ve seen their role as servants walking with their pastor. They haven’t been a board of directors; […]