Listening to and for inspiration

by | Oct 3, 2015 | Opinion

By John Pierce While participating in the Nurturing Faith Experience to Glacier, Mont., this summer, singer/songwriter Scott Willis was inspired write a beautiful song titled “Maker of All.” He sang the emerging words of worship during our last morning gathering...

3 Reforms in Wake of Pope Francis’ U.S. Visit

by | Oct 2, 2015 | Opinion

At the end of the first visit of Pope Francis to the U.S., we should remember that his Holiness came to us by way of Cuba. And coming by way of Cuba, his travels might remind us of the shared historical experience of the U.S. and those Spanish-speaking lands south of...

The Reason Your Church Struggles with Growth

by | Oct 2, 2015 | Opinion

I am thankful for my four years at Bible college. I imagine that the Baptist Union of Great Britain and its constituent churches are thankful as well, since it kept me out of harm’s way for four years while they tried to knock some sense into me. Looking back, I...

6 Ways Your Church Should Invest in People

by | Oct 2, 2015 | Opinion

The stock market continues its erratic course, causing investors who are concerned about their portfolios and those with retirement accounts to get a bit nervous. What will be the return on investment (ROI) in the long term? Two recent blogs addressed a different kind...

2 Events Test First Amendment’s Balancing Point

by | Oct 1, 2015 | Opinion

There is a delicate balance of the First Amendment’s protection of freedom of religious thought and expression, and its protection from intrusions of that freedom on that of others. This equilibrium seems to be tilted frequently by activities that test the...