To keep spirit of tithe alive, focus on God
The key to keeping the spirit of the tithe alive in today’s church may be helping the congregation focus on God.
Speaking out for the hungry in the halls of power
As Christians look to tackle childhood hunger in the United States, there are two paths leaders view as essential.
Churches tackle ongoing child hunger
As the last bell rings in late May or early June, throngs of schoolkids rush from their school to celebrate the start of summer. More time to play games, more opportunities to sleep and less homework. Yet, for some children, summer also means fewer meals.
Chaplains in the land of cubicles
On any given Sunday, most Americans do not attend church. Most will, however, show up to work throughout the week. These individuals still experience times of uncertainty, personal and family turmoil, loss of love ones and other moments where they may desire spiritual guidance.
Chaplaincy viewed as growing field for ministry
When the word “chaplain” pops up, many people may think of a pastor serving alongside military soldiers, at a hospital or prison.
Yet, chaplains can be found on sports sidelines, on university campuses, in police and fire stations, in business offices or even in a neighborhood.
Proclaiming freedom for prisoners
For the past 15 years, Alan Bean has found himself involved in some of the biggest criminal justice controversies in Texas and Louisiana.
Unlocking a mission field
The United States locks up more people in prison — in raw numbers and in percentage of the population — than any other nation in the world. With so many people in prison — or formerly in prison, is prison a mission field?
Ministering to the world down the street
The Gateway Arch represented the westward expansion of the United States. For thousands of people from around the world, the Arch also welcomes them to their new home in the way the Statue of Liberty did for earlier generations of refugees.
Missouri clergy speak out against fear of Syrian refugees
An ecumenical group of Mid-Missouri clergy found inspiration in the birth story of Jesus as they gathered at the state capitol in December to speak out for Middle Eastern refugees today who are fleeing murderous violence.
Baptists minister to survivors of human trafficking
Although sometimes portrayed as a problem found in other nations, human trafficking also occurs in large numbers in the United States. The FBI includes St. Louis as one of the top 20 trafficking cities in the U.S., and governmental groups have also identified Kansas City as a trafficking hub. In addition to efforts to prevent trafficking and prosecute those responsible, Baptists see a need for ministry to survivors of trafficking.