By Jeff Brumley Baptist disaster-response leaders from around the nation gathered near Philadelphia Wednesday and Thursday to hammer out how they can improve interdenominational coordination and swap best practices when ministering to communities impacted by catastrophe. Members of the North…
Network provides ‘Oasis’ from youth minister burnout
By Jeff Brumley Ministry burnout is far from being a new concept with even the most hard-working pastors and demanding congregations admitting it can happen to them and their clergy, too. But one group often left out of the equation…
Baptist ministries see spike in young applicants
By Jeff Brumley Leaders of student-based service programs across Baptist life are reporting significant increases in volunteers due, they say, to shifting attitudes among youth about missions and ministry. From Atlanta to Texas and beyond, organizations that depend on seasonal…
Raleigh church finds ‘very Baptist’ way to be multicultural
By Jeff Brumley Janet Pan firmly believes there will be no segregation in heaven, which may be no surprise from the pastor the Chinese Baptist Church of Raleigh, N.C. “Heaven is filled with Chinese and Africans and people of all…
In sermon and blog, preacher laments ‘lily white’ Jesus
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By Jeff Brumley As both a writer, comedian and a pastor, Susan Sparks knows how to work an audience and a congregation. And whether on stage or behind the pulpit, she also knows how to raise eyebrows and a temper…
At 10, Facebook making major ministry impact
By Jeff Brumley Facebook turned 10 this month, eliciting countless articles and blogs about the cultural, personal and technological changes the world’s most popular social media site has generated in the past decade. But another area of major impact is…
Baptists urged to wage peace in war-torn African nations
By Jeff Brumley Baptists living in war-torn African nations are being asked to press their governments for peace amid fighting that has claimed more than 5 million lives and displaced close to 1 million. The All Africa Baptist Fellowship, or…
Faith was ‘right stuff’ for graduates of test pilot school
By Jeff Brumley More than 10 years in the Air Force and successful completion of test pilot school have given Maj. David Aparicio the tools he needs to endure massive gravity forces, evaluate state-of-the-art aircraft and even disarm improvised explosive…
Evangelical context may contribute to divorce, says Baylor sociologist
By Jeff Brumley It’s been known for years that American conservative Protestants divorce at the same or higher rates than either more moderate Christians or those of no religious affiliation at all. But a Baylor University professor said sociologists are…