Opening Blind Eyes to Reclaim Our World
Joe Phelps writes about racial justice efforts in Louisville, Kentucky, amid deaths this year of Breonna Taylor, David McAtee, and Shelby Gazaway. Read full piece
Order Out of Chaos
The word for 2020 is disorder. Thankfully, writes columnist Terrell Carter, Psalm 93 reminds us that God’s power and authority rises above the disorder of our lives.
Pastor Resigns after Celebrating KKK Leader
A bivocational Southern Baptist pastor resigned from his church Wednesday (July 29), after backlash resulting from his participation in an annual birthday celebration for Nathan Bedford Forrest.
Q&A with John Finley on Preserving Baptist History Amid COVID-19
John Finley, executive director of the Baptist History and Heritage Society, talks about the importance of churches keeping records during the coronavirus pandemic. Read full piece
Confederate Statues Laud Wrong View of History
Michael Cheuk reflects on meaning of Confederate monuments in Richmond, Virginia, where he lives and ministers. Read full piece
Reflecting on Race
As people across the country consider racism and racial injustices, columnist Wade Paris reflects on racial issues emerging at various churches during his decades as a pastor.
If You’ve Got Jesus in Your Profile, Don’t Be Nasty on Your Timeline
I normally like to see "Follower of Jesus" on someone's Twitter profile. Lately, however, I'm reluctant to scroll down for fear that this same follower has cussed out a politician on the social media platform or tweeted nasty things at a person they disagree with.
COVID Outbreak of more than 40 Cases Tied to Revival at Rural Church
In June, Warrior Creek Baptist was back to some normal gatherings. Last week, an annual weeklong revival started as usual, but this year the Alabama church only made it to Thursday.
Amid COVID-19 Surge, Disaster Relief Teams Respond to Hurricane Damage in South Texas
Disaster relief volunteers are responding to flooding and power outages in the wake of Hurricane Hanna, which dumped up to 16 inches of rain in deep south Texas after it struck the area Saturday (July 25).
How White Supremacy has Disfigured American Christianity
Robert P. Jones reflects on the slavery history of White Baptists and how to address that truth today as part of repairing the damage. Read full piece