First Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church

04/21/2026

THE PRICE OF BEING A PASTOR

Being a Pastor is listed among the four most difficult professions in the United States because, a Pastor must be:
•Preacher
•Example
•Father
•Husband
•Counselor
•Conference caller
•Planner
•Minister
•Visionary
•Director
•Mentor
•Friend
•Reconciliador
•Marriage counselor
•Youth Counselor
•Leader's trainer
•Bible teacher
•Intercessor etc etc
Besides being:
•Keeper of the Temple
•Cleaning staff

Every Pastor constantly confronts
Reviews like:
The Pastor doesn't visit me
Sermon don't fill me up
The Services are to long
Temp is either to cold or to hot
Pastor's children are not an example according to others.

One of the most difficult things in the life of a Pastor is to know that at some point the people they love will abandon or even betray them.

The Pastor is often the loneliest person in the congregation.

You may see a Pastor be surrounded by people, but very rarely people who are interested in their problems, needs or even in their lives.

And let's not mention the demands that congregations place on Pastors' children.
For this I would like to give you advice: if you have a Pastor or have as friends Pastors' children take care of them, pray for them, connect with vision that God gave them, support them, but above all love them. Remember they are human and in the same way they go through the same needs as you.

Even if you don’t believe it, many Pastors and their Families have sacrificed comforts, rest, personal plans and so many things including some of their own family’s needs to attend God’s call.

Value the time a Pastor puts into work, the prayers he makes for everyone, the burden he voluntarily carries for ministry. You don't know how much he'd appreciate knowing you do.

Jeremiah 3:15
15 And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.
.. For all pastors 🙏

03/24/2026

You don’t have to fight every battle with words. Sometimes the most powerful move is trusting that God saw it all—and He’ll handle what you can’t.

03/24/2026

01/23/2026

01/23/2026

Advancing Sacred Mission, Building Community

With prayerful consideration and a deep love for our Convention, I, Rev. Darryl Caldwell am humbly submitting myself as a candidate for the office of President of the Alabama State Missionary Baptist Convention.

This moment is rooted in faith, guided by vision, and driven by service. I am committed to strengthening our shared mission, equipping our churches, empowering leadership across generations, and building a Convention that is united, impactful, and forward-moving.

Together, we can:
• Advance the sacred work entrusted to us
• Build authentic community across districts and auxiliaries
• Lead with integrity, transparency, and collaboration

We invite your prayers, your support, and your partnership as we seek God’s will for the future of our Convention.

🙏🏾 Advancing Sacred Mission. Building Community.

01/23/2026

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10/31/2025

Hope to see you there !!

10/07/2025

Clergy Appreciation Month
On behalf of the members of First Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, we take a moment to recognize and celebrate Rev. Calvin L. Feagin during Clergy Appreciation Month.

We express our heartfelt gratitude for your visionary leadership, inspiring sermons, and unwavering devotion to serving God's people. Your tireless efforts have made a profound impact, and your commitment continues to energize and uplift our congregation.

With deep appreciation and admiration,
The Members of First Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church

09/15/2025

Starting next Monday - Wednesday
September 22 - 24, 2025 @ 7pm