by John D. Pierce | Jul 20, 2010 | Opinion
The Boston Globe has an interesting story about how more Baptist ministers are taking on the title of bishop now. The trend is more prominent in African-American congregations.Various reasons were given including competition from Charismatic church leaders with that...
by John D. Pierce | Jul 17, 2010 | Opinion
“I need a little petroleum,” I said when glancing down at my fuel gauge and veering off the I-75 exit at Adairsville, Ga., last Saturday. “Is that what gas is made from?” asked my 12-year-old daughter and sole passenger.My limited knowledge of the oil business...
by John D. Pierce | Jul 15, 2010 | Opinion
While getting less media attention in recent days than Lebron James and Mel Gibson, confusion over the pastoral roles of Robert Schuller and his daughter have kept the aging television preacher in the news.Sheila Schuller Coleman, who serves as senior pastor has...
by John D. Pierce | Jul 13, 2010 | Opinion
New ethical dilemmas show up all the time. While the issues change often, the big question remains: Is this right? Ethics, of course, is about matching behavior with beliefs. Some answers to ethical dilemmas are easier to determine than others. A recent story from...
by John D. Pierce | Jul 11, 2010 | Opinion
During the past four months of spending weekends in Chattanooga — after having not lived in the area for more than 30 years — I have had several nostalgic moments. But greeting David and Marcia Kling — good Presbyterians visiting First Baptist Church to hear one of...
