Advent in an ‘aggressively subjective, individualistic culture’
Advent should remind justice-minded Christians their “yearning” and “longing for more” is rooted in the awareness God’s Kingdom has come, but it also is yet to come, theologian Will Willimon told religious leaders on a Zoom call convened by Pastors for Texas Children.
‘Worth it’: Students plant seeds of faith from beaches to mountain villages
Students and leaders from Baptist Collegiate Ministries across Arkansas participated in multiple mission efforts over spring break, including outreach in North Carolina, Florida, New Orleans and Peru.
‘Like ancient Corinth’: TN pastor aims to be ‘Paul’ to Kenya’s ‘Timothys’
Doug Brown stood on the slopes of Mount Kenya in the cold rain, praying for the 50 students he had traveled 8,000 miles to teach.
First person: Yes, thankfulness leads to generosity
“This familiar season of gratitude also exposes the nagging, internal struggle that wreaks havoc in the typical American heart. Though we want to grow in thankfulness, enticements toward greed often overcome us,” noted pastor Adam Dooley.
First person: ‘Senior Saints’ and what sainthood is about
Every year in Mount Vernon, Illinois, new “Senior Saints” are nominated. I am delighted that our community honors their service
Merck named as next director for Dakota Baptist Convention
The Dakota Baptist Convention Executive Board voted unanimously on March 21 to call Lee Merck as its new executive director.
First person: Today’s church and the quiet crisis
The greatest danger facing today’s church is not persecution, political pressure or cultural hostility. It is something far more subtle — and far more familiar.
Coffee shop fires Baptist college student for sharing Christian beliefs
Paige Rogers, a sophomore at Boyce College, has filed a religious discrimination complaint after being fired from Heine Brothers Coffee.