(Editor’s note: This is a special edition of Bill Leonard’s biweekly column. It will return to its regular publication schedule with another edition next Thursday, Jan. 6.) By Bill Leonard In a new book called American Grace: How Religion Divides…
Will CBF make it another 20?
By Bill Leonard “Will the CBF make it another 20 years?” That question is asked frequently these days as individuals inside and outside the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship consider its future. While the question is sobering, it need not be discouraging….
Bankrupt Crystal Cathedral a family fluke or sign of times?
(Editor’s note: ABP is pleased to announce the addition of prominent Baptist historian and author Bill Leonard to our team of regular contributors. He will write a bi-weekly column offering his perspective on developments in American Christianity. Leonard retired this…