Waiting for That ‘Aha’ Moment
It was the thirteenth time I preached the “May Meeting” at this lovely church. I’ve watched as their membership shrinks each year. I want to be
Writing Ministry Expands Outreach Opportunities
On average a pastor has two or three hours a week to speak directly to church members built on hours of prayer and study. Pastors who find a way to share some of that research and insight through a writing ministry have an opportunity to
Leaders Recall Influential Books (Other Than the Bible)
Word&Way asked Midwest Baptist leaders and those serving Baptists to share a meaningful book. Here are their responses.
Mission Team ‘Safe’ 10 Miles from Fuego’s Eruption
ESCUINTLA CITY, Guatemala (BP) -- A Baptist youth mission team already in Guatemala when a volcano erupted there June 3 is safe and helping churches house
When You Don’t Have Time to Read? Read!
About one-quarter of Americans report they did not read or listen to a book in the previous year. I suspect that many simply cannot find the
Q&A Interview: A.K. Lama, a Baptist Leader in North East India
A.K. Lama is the former general secretary of the Council of Baptist Churches in North East India. Now, he leads Transforming Leaders in Asia Ministries, an organization
Israel Opening Nature Museum, with Evolution Exhibit
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — After decades of planning and delays, Israel is opening the doors of a new national natural history museum in
Justices Hand down Narrow Ruling for Christian Baker in Wedding Cake Case
The Supreme Court today ruled today in favor of a Christian baker in Colorado who refused to design a case for a same-sex wedding, a
Micaiah Speaks for God (6-17-18 Formations)
History teaches a timeless truth: When faith is co-opted by a government or politicians the result is not only social injustice, but a rise in class
Minister ‘Still Wrestling’ with His Faith After Murder of His Wife and Son
JACKSON, Miss. (RNS) -- In a few weeks (July 1), Les Ferguson Jr. will move on to a new position in Oxford, home to "Ole