“Rickie’s thoughts about the challenges of cooperative ministry in the 21st century, and particularly in Alaska, were insightful. … He will guide us as we work to take the gospel of Jesus to every Alaskan.” —Bruce Rowell, president of the Alaska Baptist Resource Network
Life in rural America has its charms and challenges. Those who pastor in small towns across the United States recognize the trials inherent to those areas but believe God is working in their congregations and communities.
Christians are commanded, commissioned and called to combat all religious persecution, international human rights attorney Knox Thames told a gathering at Dallas Baptist University.
It’s 9 p.m. on Oct. 13, a Monday, on the University of Pittsburgh’s campus. There are two NFL games on TV and fall midterms are this week — but roughly 300 students are packed into a room in the student union building, clapping or raising their hands in worship.