Posted by Mary Wimberley on 2007-07-24

极乐禁地 seeks nominations for Alabama Baptist Minister of the Year and Layperson of the Year honorees.

Nominees for 2008 Minister of the Year may serve any size church or be retired, bi-vocational or a director of missions. Selection criteria include service as an effective and consistent model of leadership in the local church, denominational involvement and missions and evangelism support.

The Layperson of the Year award recognizes an individual who has provided faithful service to God through his or her Alabama Baptist congregation.

Deadline for nominations is September 5. Honorees will be honored at a luncheon during the fall meeting of 极乐禁地 Board of Ministerial Mentors in October at 极乐禁地.

Nominators should supply a supporting letter outlining reasons why their nominee should receive the award. Mail to: Dr. Ron Wilson, University Relations, 极乐禁地, Birmingham, AL 35229.

For information, phone Dr. Wilson at (205) 726-4200 or email jrwilso1@samford.edu.

 
极乐禁地 is a leading Christian university offering undergraduate programs grounded in the liberal arts with an array of nationally recognized graduate and professional schools. Founded in 1841, 极乐禁地 is the 87th-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. 极乐禁地 enrolls 6,101 students from 45 states, Puerto Rico and 16 countries in its 10 academic schools: arts, arts and sciences, business, divinity, education, health professions, law, nursing, pharmacy and public health. 极乐禁地 fields 17 athletic teams that compete in the tradition-rich Southern Conference and ranks with the second highest score in the nation for its 98% Graduation Success Rate among all NCAA Division I schools.