Donn and Joni Schaefer had organized mission trips to Russia ten times since 2008. They taught English in Siberia as a way to open discussions about the gospel. But when the invasion of Ukraine shut down trips into Russia for Americans, the Schaefers looked for other avenues to use their unique skills. The Illinois couple […]
(Re) Building faith
A tent erected for a couple of weeks each year out on the edge of town became the center for personal spiritual renewal and evangelistic zeal for a century or more. Traveling evangelists would ignite dry-wood believers and leave fiery faithful in their places to continue their work in the local church for another season. […]
Leatherwood targets bridge-building, pro-life actions
Brent Leatherwood says he senses a new spirit of cooperation among Southern Baptists. Previously “people were quick to criticize…to assume the worst,” he said. “My sense is that may be diminishing…. I think Baptists are realizing we can work together and be a voice that helps improve the situation” in the current culture. If that’s […]
Board previews ‘shifts,’ abuse prevention plan
The key word for 2023 is “shift,” IBSA Executive Director Nate Adams told the Board of Directors in their fall meeting Sept. 13—shifts in posture, processes, platforming, and a leadership pipeline. Adams also reviewed new recommendations for sexual abuse prevention and for the 2023 budget year. “We’re not changing the main focus of IBSA’s work […]
The waiting game
One of Mr. Rogers’s songs comes to mind: “Something to do While We’re Waiting.” The announcement that the Department of Justice is investigating the Southern Baptist Convention came with no reference to a timetable. It was the SBC Executive Committee that said DOJ had subpoenaed records pertaining to their handling of sexual abuse allegations. DOJ […]
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