We desperately need to equip more ministers if we want to replace the countless number currently retiring or leaving the ministry for a myriad of
By Mark P. Gonzales Fort Myers, Florida No matter how much damage we personally sustained from Hurricane Ian, all of us are struggling with grief
Letters to the Editor The Rashional Thoughts editorial in the Sept. 29 edition of The Baptist Paper — “Unresolved issues and conflicted hearts hinder our
One of the most undervalued tools in a pastor’s toolbox is the exercise of hospitality. When listing the characteristics of those qualified to serve as
Pastoring a local church is one of the most difficult, but rewarding jobs in the world. It’s a unique and special calling to serve and
Many years ago, my son’s team played a baseball tournament against a team from Chattanooga. These kids were maybe 11 or 12 years old. Jonathan
I have often wondered what my birth mother went through in the days leading up to my birth and following my birth. I am thankful
Tears ran down the cheeks of the NYPD detective as she finally verbalized something she had resisted admitting for quite some time. Her friend, another
It’s no secret that we have trouble slowing down to rest these days. For those of us who didn’t have jobs where it was essential
When my daughter was baptized at the age of 7, a woman in our church asked my wife, Mary Leigh, and me, “Now, how will
