Rob Collingsworth

Oct 28, 2024 | texanonline.net | Rob Collingsworth |Diana Chandler |Jayson Larson

I recently texted nearly 150 pastors asking them one question: What are the things that are most meaningful and encouraging in your role as a pastor? The sample size was broad—from men serving their very first church to seasoned, retired pastors. Church size ranged from membership around 100 into the tens of thousands.

Oct 23, 2024 | baptistpress.com | Chris Turner |Lonnie Wilkey |Rob Collingsworth |Scott Barkley

Metadata:Topic(s): Disaster ReliefFormat(s): Text ArticlesShare this post: LIMESTONE, Tenn. – Craig Ponder’s first impression of the ATV four-wheeler gang congregating in the church’s parking lot was not good. “I thought they were a bunch of tourists coming to check out the flood damage caused by Hurricane Helene,” he said. “I was wrong, and I’ve since apologized.

Oct 23, 2024 | baptistpress.com | Lonnie Wilkey |Rob Collingsworth |Shane Pruitt |Scott Barkley

Metadata:Topic(s): Disaster ReliefFormat(s): Text ArticlesShare this post: I joined the staff of the Baptist and Reflector in 1988. A year later, Hurricane Hugo struck the coast of South Carolina, causing billions of dollars of damage. It is one of the worst hurricanes in the history of the state and at the time was the most costly hurricane ever in the Atlantic Ocean, according to weather.com.

Oct 23, 2024 | baptistpress.com | Rob Collingsworth |Shane Pruitt |Henry Durand |Scott Barkley

Last week I texted nearly 150 pastors, asking them one question: what are the things that are most meaningful and encouraging in your role as a pastor? The sample size was broad—from men serving their very first church to seasoned, retired pastors. Church size ranged from membership around 100 into the tens of thousands.