by Jerrod Hugenot | Jun 24, 2016 | Opinion
The word “risk” carries differing meanings for congregations. Appropriately, churches need to talk honestly and always about the need for “risk management,” particularly as congregations must have processes that protect minors from abuse and...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jun 23, 2016 | Opinion
Meetings for state and regional groups associated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship are a standard element of CBF’s Annual Gathering and for North Carolina CBFers, always a highlight. This year’s gathering attracted a standing room only crowd of 300...
by Renee Embree | Jun 23, 2016 | Opinion
Three ministries I met with recently asked the same question: “How do we grow?” One was a conference where the average age has kept creeping upward, and a sea of gray hair dominated the audience. Yet, for the first time they were experimenting with running...
by Christina Embree | Jun 23, 2016 | Opinion
Each week a new story in the news takes social media by storm and dominates the online conversation. The story of the appalling crime, disappointing trial and lenient conviction of Brock Turner has filled my feed recently. As the story grew in scope and more...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jun 22, 2016 | Opinion
Baptist Women in Ministry met for worship and released a new “State of Women in Baptist Life” update during activities at the First Baptist Church on Fifth in Winston-Salem June 22. Executive director Pam Durso previewed the report, the first since 2010. It included...
by Helle Liht | Jun 22, 2016 | Opinion
Finland, “the land of a thousand lakes,” welcomed the delegates of the 11th assembly of the European Christian Environmental Network (ECEN) who gathered in the Sofia Cultural Centre in Helsinki from June 11-15. The ECEN assembly meets every second year,...
