by Tony W. Cartledge | Feb 1, 2008 | Opinion
“We never see Jesus until we see him in every face,” said Julie Pennington-Russell, who preached during the Thursday evening session of the New Baptist Covenant celebration.Pennington-Russell, pastor of First Baptist Church of Decatur, Ga., said the diverse gathering...
by John D. Pierce | Jan 31, 2008 | Opinion
Former Vice President Al Gore, during a luncheon today on protecting the earth from climate change, was passionate and serious. He was also funny.Since I am science-challenged, you can read the serious stuff elsewhere.But here are a few of his good...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jan 31, 2008 | Opinion
Churches must recognize the spread of HIV/AIDS as a justice issue and overcome pervasive stigmas about the disease if they are to live out the gospel in their communities, according to panelists at a special interest session on “The HIV/AIDS Pandemic” during the New...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jan 31, 2008 | Opinion
While participants at the New Baptist Covenant enjoyed rare fellowship with brothers and sisters from different traditions, On Thursday morning they were sharply reminded of needs throughout the world and of Christ’s call to minister to the poor.Tony Campolo’s sermon...
by John D. Pierce | Jan 31, 2008 | Opinion
Church historian Bill Leonard, dean of the Wake Forest Divinity School, just gave me his perspective on the historical significance of this Baptist Celebration.”It is the largest gathering of Anglo- and African-American Baptists in this country ever,” said...
by John D. Pierce | Jan 31, 2008 | Opinion
Only Tony Campolo, the constant burr under the evangelical saddle for decades, would tell a Baptist gathering: “Rise up you suckers and go out and do the work of Jesus!”Only Campolo would tell former President Jimmy Carter, sitting on the front row, that...
