by John D. Pierce | Oct 7, 2007 | Opinion
Advent — the four-week period leading to Christmas — has been gaining recognition in recent years among Baptist churches that otherwise have given little or no attention to an observance of the Church Year.Worship planners introducing the season marked by anticipation...
by John D. Pierce | Oct 4, 2007 | Opinion
On Oct. 1, exactly one month after starting his new job, General Secretary Neville Callam of the Baptist World Alliance and I sat down for a conversation. He was in Atlanta as part of an 18-city tour throughout the U.S. and Canada.A bright, articulate and gifted man,...
by John D. Pierce | Oct 2, 2007 | Opinion
The world may or may not end this month. But in case you want an insider view with all the details, Faith Baptist Church in LaGrange, Ga., has quite a deal for you. “Judgment Journey” will be shown numerous times throughout the month. For five dollars per person —...
by John D. Pierce | Sep 27, 2007 | Opinion
Last week I visited Campbell University in Buies Creek, N.C., with my colleague and blogging partner Tony Cartledge who is a new faculty member in the divinity school there. Participating in two classes, including one he teaches with Div School Dean Mike Cogdill, was...
by John D. Pierce | Sep 25, 2007 | Opinion
The fine art of preaching has long intrigued me. In the same way talented painters or sculpters have their very unique styles, good preaching can come in a variety of forms. Since moving to Macon, Ga., nearly eight years ago, I have benefited from the superb preaching...
