LINK Even before there was a Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), associations were the cornerstone of cooperation among Baptist churches in America. The Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Leaders (SBCAL), the oldest and largest associational network recognized by the SBC, is pleased to sponsor this work. After extensive research, the...
LINK What Your Pastor Wishes You Knew is a collaboration between Dr. Chris Crain, Executive Director of the 180 churches of the Birmingham Metro Baptist Association, and his wife, Carol Crain. This book provides an honest look into the lives of pastors and their families, revealing the often unseen...
LINK In a day where understanding and connecting with our spiritual roots has become increasingly crucial, Baptist Beliefs serves as a timeless compass, guiding readers through the rich tapestry of Baptist teachings and practice. The reader will discover basic biblical Christianity from Mullins, one of Baptists’ most influential figures....
LINK What does it take to lead faithfully in a world full of pressure, compromise, and burnout? In The Essentials of Christian Leadership, Dr. Chris Crain—pastor, executive leader, and encourager of leaders—delivers six biblically rooted and deeply practical lessons drawn from the life of Daniel and the timeless wisdom of...
LINK It’s a balancing act. If you’re a bivocational pastor, you are familiar with the stresses, complications, and unique hurdles that come with bivocational ministry. You have a special calling. In The Art and Practice of Bivocational Ministry, Dennis Bickers renders sound advice to help bivocational pastors succeed while...