In the last few years, I’ve found myself sitting in a number of interviews as our church — First Baptist Church in Greensboro, N.C. — has sought and called several new ministers, including me. With seminarians counting down to graduation…
Fliers on our windows
By Alan Sherouse To the person who canvased the First Baptist Church parking lot with political leaflets last Sunday: Perhaps you missed our “No Soliciting” sign. That I can understand. Perhaps a large parking lot full of cars was too…
A prayer for peace
In his recent lament over the Trayvon Martin tragedy, evangelical leader Jim Wallis implored: “If there ever was a time that demonstrated why racially and culturally diverse congregations are needed — that time is now.” For the past 4 1/2…
Questions of identity dominate CBF’s 20th anniversary
By Alan Sherouse How does a movement that began in reaction live into a proactive future? It’s a persistent question facing the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship 20 years after its inception. Last week CBF gathered in Tampa to commemorate and celebrate,…
Baptists, Islam and the greatest danger
By Alan Sherouse I come to the escalating debate over the Islamic center proposed near Ground Zero as a Baptist pastor in the heart of Manhattan. A New Yorker. A Baptist. A pastor. Each of these parts of my identity…