by Jonathan Davis | Apr 26, 2019 | Opinion
The year was 1969, and Roger Waters was on the Mediterranean island of Ibiza, 49 miles off the coast of Spain. The sky was blue, the water was crystal-clear, and the sun’s heat reflected off the sand. The lush green vegetation that covered the island added to the...
by Jonathan Davis | May 2, 2018 | Opinion
I had no idea what to expect when I got off the plane in Wisconsin for the third national Baptist-Muslim Dialogue. I was honored to have been asked to represent a delegation of Baptists for this historic meeting held on April 16-19. After the meeting, I remain...
by Jonathan Davis | Aug 10, 2017 | Opinion
Rural churches and ministries face numerous challenges in the 21st century. At some point in a minister’s career, the likelihood of serving in a small-town church seems high, especially if the person transitions from the role of an associate minister to that of...
by Jonathan Davis | Apr 25, 2017 | Opinion
Every Wednesday night, like many churches, our church has a prayer meeting followed by a Bible study. Several months ago, on Epiphany Sunday, I preached a sermon on listening to the Spirit’s voice, and like the Magi from the east, following the signs that God...
by Jonathan Davis | Mar 14, 2017 | Opinion
What are some temptations that small-town pastors face? I’ve been reflecting on this question while working on a sermon series based on Jesus’ three temptations in Matthew 4. For Jesus, the first temptation was the temptation of sustenance – relying...
