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Building a Culture of Prayer and Four Things To Know

8/17/2023

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Building a Culture of Prayer in an Association - Webinar, 3:00-4:30pm EDT, August 31​

Associations should be committed to prayer just like individuals and churches. I hope you will plan to hear from AMSs Dr. John Franklin, Dr. Tim Smith, and Dr. Bob Lowman discuss “Building a Culture of Prayer in an Association” on August 31. These men of prayer are advocates of prayer in their associations, but they do so in different ways.

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The Importance of a Daily Quiet Time

11/1/2021

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​God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! Psalm 46: 1, 10 (NKJV)
 
Godly, effective associational leaders are spiritual leaders, walking with the Lord in His Word and in prayer daily. They are feeding themselves, dependent on and trusting in the Lord, His Word, and His Spirit more than they lean on their own understanding (Prov. 3:5-6).

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Let’s Be Sure to Pray for Our Government Leaders

11/5/2020

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​First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. This is good, and it pleases God our Savior, who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.     (1 Tim. 2:1-4, CSB)

Just as it is important for Christians to vote, it is important that we pray for our leaders. If you are like me, you are weary of attack ads by both parties and by many candidates. 

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Prayer Helps

4/2/2014

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If you are like me, you know prayer is very important to your spiritual growth, your ministry, and your walk with God, yet you still don’t pray enough.  Someone has said, “Prayer is hard work!”  It can be at times.  At other times, it is a true joy.  It is always a privilege to be able to communicate with our heavenly Father and to know He loves to hear from His children.  But it is also an important responsibility.

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    I’m Ray Gentry, the President/CEO of the Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Leaders (SBCAL). I’ve served Southern Baptist churches & associations in various roles for over 35 years. I have served as an associational leader for five associations, starting in 1993. The most recent one being the Southside Baptist Network, McDonough, GA.

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