by Christina Embree | Feb 11, 2019 | Opinion
How can we bridge the gap between church (the place) and church (the body of Christ) as we disciple our kids in our homes? A few years ago, I had the chance to sit in on a class with my husband and some of our seminary friends. The class discussion revolved around how...
by Mitch Carnell | Feb 8, 2019 | Opinion
I have a renewed interest in the concept of the priesthood of the believer as embodied by lay leadership in the local church. This unexpected perspective emerged from a focus on Baptist beliefs and distinctives in the Sunday school class I attended for Baptist History...
by Roger Olson | Feb 8, 2019 | Opinion
Does taking migrant children from parents constitute a crime against humanity? Before reading this, I suggest you read the following The New York Times article from June 5, 2018: “Taking Migrant Children From Parents Is Illegal, U.N. Tells U.S.” Many people both...
by Andy Watts | Feb 8, 2019 | Opinion
Editor’s note: This article first appeared on July 31, 2006. Watts was an assistant professor of religion teaching ethics at Belmont University at the time of publication. It is republished today in light of ongoing debates in the U.S. about immigration reform, which...
by Mitch Randall | Feb 7, 2019 | Opinion
New York and Virginia have been embroiled in a heated debate over abortion in recent weeks. New York just enacted the Reproductive Health Act while Virginia is currently considering similar legislation. Both bills reignited a historical firestorm. Conservatives claim...
by Barry Howard | Feb 7, 2019 | Opinion
In the Baptist world, an ecclesial culture that treasures local church autonomy and operates in a “free call” method for pastoral assignments, there seems to be a new trend emerging. More and more pastor search committees are considering associate ministers with no...
