Sarah Crowther spent part of her summer vacation from college exploring Porto, the second-largest city in Portugal, which has been described as “a vibrant European city [where] tradition fuels creativity.”
An abiding passion to live as disciples of Jesus has attracted a church full of college students, graduate students and people with advanced degrees to Antioch Baptist Church, which is located in the academic community of Greater Boston.
A missiological initiative that started inauspiciously with a dream, will likely have a profound impact on the Baptist Churches of New England for years to come, according to Hal Haller, the associate executive director.
It’s that time of year when many people are buying special gifts to thank those that have helped them throughout the year like their mail carrier, hairdresser, or child’s teacher. And many also consider a special gift for their pastor.
Portland, Maine is not generally considered a hub for immigrants. The city is often known more for its lobsters, cobblestone streets and an iconic lighthouse.
By now many have probably heard about the crisis of pastoral vacancies. The average age of pastors has skyrocketed, in statistical terms, in a drastically