by Neville Callam | Mar 3, 2016 | Opinion
I continue to be intrigued by a report that emerged in the wake of the Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops of the Roman Catholic Church, Oct. 4-25, 2015. The report alleges that, on Oct. 12, 2015, near the start of the synod, 13 cardinals, including New...
by Neville Callam | May 5, 2015 | Opinion
On July 22, thousands of Baptists will assemble in Durban, South Africa, for the 21st Baptist World Congress. When they stand on African soil – some for the first time – they will joyfully recall the efforts made by certain Baptist Christians in the...
by Neville Callam | Jan 20, 2015 | Opinion
This July, the continent of Africa will host the Baptist World Congress for the first time. Baptists of Africa in general and of South Africa in particular, will joyfully welcome the participants who come to the congress for worship and renewal, study and reflection,...
by Neville Callam | Sep 4, 2014 | Opinion
When representatives of Baptist organizations associated with the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) convene their annual gathering, they are keenly aware that they assemble as God’s people on mission. Because of this, corporate worship occupies a special place in...
by Neville Callam | Jul 3, 2014 | Opinion
Between 1993 and 2006, I participated in many conferences in Europe. The location of these meetings offered me the opportunity to experience something of the life of diverse monastic communities on the continent, which I found to be profoundly enriching. On the...
