by John D. Pierce | Dec 6, 2013 | Opinion
By John Pierce Regular churchgoers know the traditions well: when to stand, when to sit, when to bow one’s head in a prayerful manner to check the time when the third point of the sermon seems a bit extended. Then there are practices known only, or mostly, to...
by John D. Pierce | Dec 2, 2013 | Opinion
By John Pierce Each April many parents participate in “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day” — often called “Take Your Kids to Work Day.” A story published in the Chattanooga Times Free Press on Saturday may warrant an expansion of...
by John D. Pierce | Nov 23, 2013 | Opinion
By John Pierce All-day planning on Monday was broken up with 10-mile bike ride — with the first nine miles free of rain. This photo by Larry Hovis was taken at the mid-point, not the end, fortunately.The Baptists Today/Nurturing Faith staff is spread from North...
by John D. Pierce | Nov 16, 2013 | Opinion
By John Pierce It not unusual to see or hear a promotion to honor a certain profession: teaching, law enforcement, nursing, etc. Indeed there are persons within those professions who deserve our gratitude. Blanket recognitions, however, may be too encompassing....
by John D. Pierce | Nov 12, 2013 | Opinion
By John Pierce Last Sunday I enjoyed talking with some church lay leaders about the changing cultural contexts in which congregations minister today. One of my points was that current ministers are often compared unfairly to beloved pastors of another era. While we...
