by Larry McSwain | Aug 16, 2013 | Opinion
There is a mantra I hear often from my generation of church leaders. It gets voiced loudly by pastor search committees, nominating committees and church organizations committed to a mission of embodying “God’s new order of the Spirit” (Mark 1:11)....
by Larry McSwain | Dec 12, 2007 | Opinion
Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) dropped a bomb on a small segment of the church world in the United States on Nov. 6. But it has the potential of creating shock waves that may have long-term effects for many congregations in church-state relations, financial...
by Larry McSwain | Dec 2, 2005 | Opinion
Henlee Barnette was one of the most influential of Southern Baptist’s Christian ethicists of the 20th century in his work as college and seminary professor, author of substantive works in the field, activist in a variety of ethical causes and human being whose...
by Larry McSwain | Nov 28, 2005 | Opinion
How are contemporary churches helping youth develop a sense of vocation for their lives? In reality, an honest response to the question would likely be: “It is not a question of how? We are not even addressing the question?” Vocation has a rich tradition...
by Larry McSwain | Nov 21, 2005 | Opinion
One of the significant challenges for the contemporary church is the encouragement of Christian vocation for its future leadership. Kay Shurden and I took on this challenge in a small book we have written, Call Waiting: God’s Invitation to Youth. It grew out of...
