While people must personally respond to a ministry calling, I think there is more that churches—and pastors—can do to create an environment that promotes vocational ministry. Read…
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Eclipses to avoid
Relatively small offenses, mistakes, and disagreements should not be allowed to obscure the far more important fellowship and mission of the church. Let’s avoid those eclipses. Read…
Modest proposal 2: more messengers, fewer meetings
Eric Reed questions both whether many people can make a well-informed and well-reasoned decision, and if it can be possible for even more people to participate in the Southern Baptist Convention. Read…
The stand: Why Aspen trees remind me of Illinois Baptists
I find in these beautiful Aspen trees an encouraging metaphor for the equally creative work I believe God desires to do among Baptist churches here in Illinois. Read…
A cause worth living for: My (almost) sacred cow
Begun by Southern Baptists nearly a century ago, the Cooperative Program has proven to be a most effective and enduring way to support our collective ministry and mission work. Read…
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