Some of the same theological disputes that divided Baptists throughout their first 400 years continue to distinguish different branches of the Baptist family tree in the early years of the 21st century, theologian James Leo Garrett said. And other challenges…
Being Baptist
Some of the same theological disputes that divided Baptists throughout their first 400 years continue to distinguish different branches of the Baptist family tree in the early years of the 21st century, theologian James Leo Garrett said. And other challenges…
Baptist women clearly left their mark in colonial America
“Some of the early Baptist church records did not even list the names of women members, and early histories of the Baptist faith in America gave little attention to the role and contributions of women,” she said. “Because of this…
What does it mean to be Baptist?
Some of the same theological disputes that divided Baptists throughout their first 400 years continue to distinguish different branches of the Baptist family tree in the early years of the 21st century, theologian James Leo Garrett said. And other challenges…
Churches can become welcoming places to parents of children with learning differences
Parents of squirming children who cannot stay focused and who often end up labeled as “troublemakers” some-times feel isolated – and maybe even unwelcome in church. Author Maren Angellotti believes they are in good company. The parents of John the…
Churches can become welcoming places to parents of children with learning differences
Parents of squirming children who cannot stay focused and who often end up labeled as “troublemakers” some-times feel isolated – and maybe even unwelcome in church. Author Maren Angellotti believes they are in good company. The parents of John the…
Redeeming the time: Family fun and meaningful memories don’t demand a big bankroll
In tight economic times, families should recognize making memories doesn’t mean breaking the bank, family ministry experts agree. Dream vacations to Disney World can be meaningful memory-building times for families, but so can shared trips to a store or afternoon…
Churches struggle to respond to mental illness
Living with depression — or any other form of mental illness — is like viewing life “through a glass darkly,” according to Jessy Grondin, a student in Vanderbilt University’s Divinity School. “It distorts how you see things.” Like one in…
Through a glass darkly: Churches struggle to know how to respond to people with mental illness
Living with depression — or any other form of mental illness — is like viewing life “through a glass darkly,” according to Jessy Grondin, a student in Vanderbilt University’s Divinity School. “It distorts how you see things.” Like one in…