A stagnant church isn’t a 21st century phenomenon. The book of Acts outlines a time when the spread of the gospel halted temporarily and the revolution started by Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection seemed like it’s impact might stop with a small group of people living in a particular place. Starting in Acts 3, Jeff […]
Pastors and politics
“Endorsements from the pulpit are unpopular and most Americans say they are inappropriate,” said LifeWay Research President Scott McConnell. “But they don’t want churches to be punished for something a pastor said.” Read…
Scare quotes and scared folks
The US Commission on Civil Rights reported on nondiscrimination laws, civil liberties, and how the two are often at odds. Southern Seminary President Albert Mohler and others quickly pointed out that the Commission used “scare quotes” around “religious liberty” and “religious freedom.” Read…
Bringing down walls: 4 pastors discuss what it means to be ‘one in Christ’ today
When the ends of the earth move in next door, differences in language, religion, customs, and culture can quickly build walls between people who have the gospel and people who need to hear it. Four leaders join in a special roundtable discussion about the cultural idols we all have, why the church seems to be last to change, and how to be a good neighbor. Read…
The Midwest Takeover
We usually think of pioneers as starters, people who are willing to do hard, unheard-of things – impossible even – for the sake of a better future. As the work of sharing the gospel and making disciples gets more difficult, this influx of the “pioneer spirit” could be just what the SBC needs. Read…