At some point in progressive Baptist history we finally started fighting the right fights, but we forgot why we fought them. Claiming Jesus and the resurrection suddenly seemed too evangelical and we tried to distance ourselves as far as possible from the evangelicals.
Enough ‘Virgin in the Volcano’ theology
You can subscribe to the doctrine of the Holy Trinity or you can subscribe to the doctrine of penal substitutionary atonement, but you can’t subscribe to both.
In annual meeting do-over, Southern Baptists denounce ‘alt-right’ white supremacy
The Southern Baptist Convention condemned white supremacy in a resolution adopted 24 hours after a mostly white resolutions committee initially rebuffed a black pastor’s appeal to allow the issue to make it to the floor.
Learning to interact with the word ‘no’
While it is true that saying “no” may be risky, and may bring unexpected consequences, learning to say “no” is very important. It will help us to set healthy boundaries and to avoid draining and/or abusive personal, professional, or ministerial relationships.
Aprendiendo a interactuar con la palabra ‘no’
Si bien es cierto que el decir “no” puede ser arriesgado y traer consecuencias inesperadas, aprender a decir “no” es muy importante. Nos ayudará a establecer límites saludables y a evitar relaciones desgastantes y/o abusivas tanto a nivel personal, profesional o ministerial.
Farron quits as Lib Dem leader over clash between faith and politics
Tim Farron is stepping down as leader of the UK’s Liberal Democrats, less than a week after the country’s election. In a statement, he said he was “torn between living as a faithful Christian and serving as a political leader.”
Trump promised he would protect persecuted Christians. But he’s sending Christians back to Iraq.
I have one question: Where is the outcry from my fellow Christians, especially those who view much of the world through the lens of Christian persecution?
A resolution condemning white supremacy causes chaos at the Southern Baptist Convention
At its annual meeting, the evangelical denomination initially declined to consider a statement of its opposition to the alt-right.
Waking up to routine and finding ourselves surprised
The alarm goes off long before you want it to. The snooze button is not worth it, but it is tempting. You have to get to work. Or you have to get to work at home. Or you have learned…
Transitions for the week of 06.16.17
Please submit transitions — including staff changes, ordinations, anniversaries or deaths — to Barbara Francis. This page will be updated weekly. STAFF CHANGES Mary L. Apicella, to Providence Baptist Church, Hendersonville, N.C., as pastor, effective Aug. 1. She comes from Federated…
Satisfaction guaranteed: Southern Baptists refute efforts to soften the atonement
Christ died on the cross as a substitute for sinners, satisfying the wrath of a holy God, according to a Southern Baptist Convention resolution adopted June 13. Meeting June 13-14 in Phoenix, messengers to the 2017 SBC annual meeting passed…
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Discount ends soon for tickets to BNG dinner in Atlanta
A $10 discount for advance tickets to the annual Friends of BNG Dinner on June 29 in Atlanta will end June 22. This year’s Friends of BNG Dinner during the CBF General Assembly will feature a creative approach to the…
America must unite in the face of emboldened extremist groups
America faces a clear choice: affirm our commitment to religious freedom and pluralism or give into religious bigotry and hate. Some of our neighbors chose to give into religious-based discrimination by marching “against Sharia” last Saturday in Atlanta, which I…
White House confirms Jerry Falwell Jr. on education task force
Jerry Falwell Jr., president of Liberty University and a vocal supporter of President Trump, will be part of a planned task force on higher education, the White House confirmed.