by Neville Callam | Feb 1, 2017 | Opinion
Many people believe Baptists are a fiercely independent people – not only as individuals, but also as congregations. One reason for this opinion is the impact of American Baptist theologian and former BWA President E.Y. Mullins who, in his 1908 “Axioms of...
by Neville Callam | Nov 9, 2016 | Opinion
For the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD), Oct. 31, 2017, will be a significant date on the calendar. Declared by the German parliament a nationwide public holiday, the day will bring to a close the EKD’s celebration of the 500th anniversary of Martin...
by Neville Callam | Sep 14, 2016 | Opinion
Alexander Betts, a British social scientist and director of the Refugee Centre at the University of Oxford, emphasized the urgent need to rescue globalization from the neo-liberal agenda that is elitist and unmindful of the welfare of the entire populace. In his...
by Neville Callam | Jul 4, 2016 | Opinion
How does the church respond to the growing trend of popular protest against certain effects of globalization? What is the proper role of theologians? These questions reflect why it can be said that Steve Harmon’s recently published book, “Baptist Identity...
by Neville Callam | May 13, 2016 | Opinion
Australian church historian, Kerri Handasyde, had an illuminating essay on “Harvest Thanksgiving and the Photography of Grace” in a recent issue of the Australian Journal of Liturgy. Arguing that Harvest Thanksgiving “rests at the junction of...
