How My Autism Diagnosis Changed My Ministry
Pastor Jim McCaffrey shares of learning, at age 36, that he is one the autism spectrum. He explains how this helped him and his family make sense of his behaviors, and how it helped transform his ministry.
The Baptist Home Fighting Off Coronavirus at 3 Campuses
Over the last six weeks, The Baptist Home saw coronavirus outbreaks emerge at three of its four residential communities in Missouri for the aging. After a total of 89 cases and 11 deaths, the campuses now have just 9 active cases with the spread slowly
Pope Congratulates Joe Biden on Election as 2nd Catholic U.S. President
It’s not exactly divine intervention, but even the pope considers the U.S. presidential race over. President-elect Joe Biden, a lifelong Roman Catholic, spoke to Pope Francis on Thursday, despite President Donald Trump refusing to concede.
Why Trump’s Electoral Crisis is Really a Moral Crisis
Author David Gushee reflects on President Donald Trump’s unwillingness to accept the results from the 2020 presidential election, and what the inability to speak truth means to our society.
Amid Cries for Church Unity Post-Election, Some Christians Say ‘Not So Fast’
After a polarizing presidential election, Christian leaders are urging believers of all political convictions to find common ground in their faith. But some say there is a difference between unity and healing.
The Voice of God
Editor Brian Kaylor reflects on the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, and the important role of Christians in bringing peace and the voice of God to a war-filled world.
Embrace the Uncertainty
With a global pandemic, social unrest, disrupted job markets, and all the other crazy things that continue to happen in our world, Columnist Terrell Carter notes that what’s next is the question we have all been asking.
Half of Pastors See Negative Coronavirus Economic Impact for Church
According to a new survey from Nashville-based LifeWay Research, almost half of U.S. Protestant pastors (48 percent) say the current economy is negatively impacting their church, including 5 percent who say the impact is very negative.
UN Chief Urges Global Fight Against Pandemic & Hatred
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Monday for a global fight on two fronts — one against the coronavirus pandemic and the other against “the poison” of anti-Semitism and hatred of Muslims, migrants, refugees, and many others.
Baptists Join Effort to Leave Lights on for Kristallnacht Anniversary
In commemoration of Kristallnacht (“night of broken glass”) 82 years ago, many houses of worship around the world will leave their lights on tonight. Several Baptist churches are joining this effort to stand for justice and against anti-Semitism.