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First person: Crossing the ‘digital divide’ in church life

January 13, 2025

“Certainly, I do not see AI as a fad. It will not go away. Our culture will find ways to use it, but church leaders cannot ignore it,” Mark Snowden, director for the Cincinnati Area Baptist Association.

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First person: 15 fears for pastors this weekend

January 13, 2025

“For some, this weekend will be breaking point,” writes Chuck Lawless. “They will have had enough of the headaches of ministry, and they will walk away from their calling.”

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First person: I flunked accounting and became a Baptist editor

January 11, 2025

“I flunked out of accounting 40 years ago, and that’s how I became the new editor of the Baptist and Reflector. I should explain,” write Chris Turner, editor of Tennessee’s Baptist and Reflector.

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First person: A day in the life of a military chaplain

January 8, 2025

Think you know what military chaplains do? You might be surprised.

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Former President Jimmy Carter speaking during the 2005 Baptist Union World Congress in Birmingham, England

First person: How President Carter helped China’s Christian influence

January 4, 2025

Hearing of President Carter’s death brought back memories of a press conference almost 20 years ago. Why the story he shared that day was never officially recorded I am not sure, but I am thankful for his willingness to share his faith.

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First person: Two biblical lessons on time

January 4, 2025

“As 2025 begins to unfold, two biblical lessons regarding time emerge that will help us navigate whatever is ahead,” writes pastor Adam Dooley.

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10 questions for evaluation at the end of the year

December 26, 2024

No matter how crazy a year it’s been, our responsibilities as believers haven’t changed. On that basis, here are some questions I use to evaluate the past year in preparation for setting next year’s goals.

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First person: The joy of serving others

December 25, 2024

There’s something about this time of year that just brings out the desire to give, isn’t there? Maybe it’s the carols, the twinkling lights, or just the simple reminder of God’s greatest gift to us — Jesus.

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First person: Jesus left Heaven to make a home in a manger

December 24, 2024

“We cannot truly experience Christmas until we bow before Jesus as God in human flesh. Fully appreciating His cradle requires our first acknowledging His crown,” writes pastor Adam Dooley.

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‘Let’s talk about that’: Why God sent me to Greenland

December 18, 2024

“A few weeks ago, I traveled to Greenland to enjoy the beauty of Creation while knowing that God had someone whom I needed to share the gospel with,” writes Jennifer Smith.

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