By Chris Hughes We’ve all made the mistake Jacob did when he woke up from sleep and declared the warm stone under his head “Bethel,” the house of God — as if X marked the spot for God’s dwelling place….
Telling a better Baptist story
By Chris Hughes There is power in stories, especially in ministry. Stories define us and help us navigate our way through times of change. Having hope for the future of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship means we remember our story and…
The End Times as Emergency Exit
By Chris Hughes In his 2010 sermon for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship General Assembly, Bill Leonard shared his views about the End Times. “If the rapture comes and I’m still on this earth,” he said, “I’m not going.” “I’m going…
Another lesson from the Baptist battles
By Chris Hughes Baptist gatherings tend to raise some very interesting issues. At the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina’s recent General Assembly titled “Living Justice and Mercy,” leaders took on many pressing social issues in beautiful ways. But a…