by Paul Montacute | Nov 26, 2002 | Opinion
The figures just did not add up when I used my United States thinking. Then again, we base our finances on budgets, and these folks base theirs on faith. I recently experienced so much of the vibrant life in South Africa’s Baptist churches today. I attended a...
by Paul Montacute | Oct 1, 2002 | Opinion
In our instant society, let’s look at things over the long term and see how, by acting locally today, we may be able to make a difference globally over a much longer period. Some donors, both individual and corporate, who have generously given to a Baptist World...
by Paul Montacute | Sep 3, 2002 | Opinion
As traveling Christians, you and I need to keep asking penetrating questions of ourselves. How can I respect and appreciate a totally different culture, and not impose my own? Can I make sure that I am not imposing my own theological and cultural assumptions? Later,...
by Paul Montacute | Jul 9, 2002 | Opinion
This is the assembly/convention season, when Baptist leaders chase around the United States and indeed the world to discuss and deliberate with each other. July 8–13, over 500 Baptist leaders from around the world will gather in Seville, Spain, for the annual general...
by Paul Montacute | Jun 11, 2002 | Opinion
I was the guest preacher in a little Dutch church in the Netherlands, and had gathered with the deacons for a time of prayer before worship. We were sitting comfortably when one brother invited us to pray, so I closed my eyes, bowed my head and joined the time of...
