In a time of conflict over candidates and ideals, we as Christians have a duty and a moral obligation to be involved in the democratic process. We are called by our Savior to be salt and light. As salt we are to flavor the conversation of life with our Christian faith and values. As light we are to shine our light and point others to Jesus Christ. Read…
Table Talk
Three benefits of Baptist state conventions
The Southern Baptist Convention is organized through state conventions (though some of the “state” conventions combine multiple states). I suggest to you that these state conventions play a helpful but underappreciated role in the work of our faith and denomination. There are some benefits to the work of our state conventions that ought to be considered: they keep us locally focused, they connect us, and they support us. Read…
Pastor, go on a mission trip
I am ashamed to admit that I haven’t always understood why being on mission both personally and as a church is so vital. I used to skip the “missions” chapel services in seminary because I wrongly believed that missions and being a pastor were two separate callings. I just wanted to be a pastor. Sadly, the first church I pastored wasn’t very mission-minded because I wasn’t. Read…
It’s time to speak up
The killings of African Americans at the hands of police officers, and the denial of justice to the families of those slain, reveal the high level of personal and institutional racism in America. My question is, how can the church remain silent, when the sin of racism is screaming so loudly? How can we stand by as injustice continues against those we say are our brothers and sisters in Christ? We cannot remain silent. In order for there to be change in our culture, the church must stop being silent and step up and be the church. Read…
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