That “love your neighbor” thing you keep hearing as a reason to take precautions against COVID-19 and get vaccinated? It has global implications, too, according to a Christian epidemiologist at the forefront of advocacy during the global pandemic. Because coronavirus…
Key gospel imperative lost in the hubub of a 24-hour news cycle
“We may not end poverty in the next decade, but I think we can take some significant steps toward reducing food-insecurity in the United States and around the globe.”
Most faith groups value formal education, new research shows
There are times when mixing religion and education is desirable. And there are times when it isn’t. Critics of Betsy DeVos have claimed the nation’s new education secretary is definitely an example of the latter. From her nomination last month…
Missionaries discover different Christmas traditions around the world
Significant challenges emerge as missionaries adjust to life in new countries. Building relationships, perhaps learning new languages and learning cultural traditions are among the challenges. Even Christmas can bring new experiences. Depending on the location, “dreaming of a white Christmas”…
McAfee trip expands limits of faith, culture and ministry
By Jeff Brumley Walking through ritually sacrificed goat’s blood at a Hindu temple and watching Buddhist monks meditate for hours on end didn’t shake Baptist Rebecca White’s faith one bit during a three-week trip to India. It was just the…
Baptist youth inspire giving to Africa, India water projects
By Ken Camp One high school student’s dream prompted a church to raise more than $94,000 for a ministry that provides clean water sources to people in developing nations. About five years ago, Katie Honeycutt, a sophomore in the youth…