Had you seen her surrounded by friends and well-wishers at a ladies’ tea in Dallas, it would have been hard to imagine Dorothy Patterson had just lived through a very difficult few months. The former first lady of Southwestern Seminary’s presence there is telling about her legacy in Southern Baptist life. For those watching over […]
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No girls allowed?
Editor’s note: In the ongoing conversation in the Southern Baptist Convention about the role of women in churches, our perception is that many people are using similar language and Scripture passages, but reaching different conclusions. Here is how one Illinois pastor is dealing with the issue in his church. My young daughter was heartbroken. Her […]
Curb appeal
If you haven’t visited the IBSA Building in Springfield recently, I hope you’ll find a reason to come this summer. Perhaps you’ll join the thousands of tourists, families, and student groups who are drawn to the annual state fair, or to the perennial Abraham Lincoln sites. Or perhaps you’ll just drop by as you travel […]
Pats Playbook: Parting thoughts; Family ties that bind
Q: My pastor wants us to pre-plan our funeral service. Really? I don’t want to think about that. Isn’t that his job? A: It sounds to me like your pastor wants to ensure that when the time comes for you to say goodbye to this world and enter the joys of heaven, he wants to […]
After the SBC: Very optimistic
A student recently asked me, “How do you feel about the future of the Southern Baptist Convention?” He was surprised by my answer, “Very positive.” He replied, “Don’t some of the current problems mean the convention is in trouble?” My answer was, “No, not really.” He asked for some explanation and here are the reasons […]
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