The need of the hour is for evangelicals, Southern Baptists in particular, to process this awkward election theologically-not practically, politically, or emotionally—and identify the kingdom-worthy reasons for future political involvement. What are the few things we will stand for-that will bring us together in the name of Jesus Christ? Read…
Two Americas: Election demonstrates deep divides and challenges ahead for the church
For Christians, the issue today is how do we live Christ-like, now that the nation has chosen a president after a divisive and nasty two-year contest. “The most important lesson we should learn is that the church must stand against the way politics has become a religion, and religion has become politics,” said Russell Moore. Read…
Whatever the Outcome: Preachers stick to reconciliation, mostly steer clear of election
Whatever happens in the general election, preach the Word – and stick to the Word – speakers at the 2016 IBSA Pastors’ Conference exhorted their audience. The first day of the meeting in metro Chicago coincided with the World Series, so several the speakers got in on the Cubs banter, but ultimately the stuck to the Word. Read…
No more single issue elections
In this head-scratcher of election cycles, some evangelicals are valuing other issues as highly as pro-life and religious freedom: What about a candidate’s trustworthiness, honesty, temperament, and character? What is his or her history of relations with dangerous nations, prudence in peacetime or courage in war? Read…
The stories will convince you
We’ve been from Elgin to East St. Louis, Davis Junction to Iuka, Plainfield to Metropolis, and many points in between. We’ve talked with pastors and joyful believers they’ve led to Christ. We’ve followed teenagers who braved city streets, sharing the gospel with strangers for the first time. And we’ve heard story after story from IBSA missionaries whose life-changing work brings them – and sometimes all of us – to tears. Read…
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