The Importance of Innovation

Sam TotmanChurch, Culture

Edison Bulb

The next time you sense a need for something new, before looking to other churches, perhaps look to your own, and become the lead innovator.

Black Heroes of the Faith

James NobleCulture, James Noble

Black_Heroes

We can be proud of the fact that before the foundation of the world, God’s plan included Blacks in the process of reconciling the world unto Himself.  When the church accepts this truth from Scripture, all Christians can praise God and celebrate black heroes of the Christian faith.

What America Needs Most

James NobleCulture, James Noble, Leadership

Prayer Revival

The recent election of President Donald Trump has caused even the most apathetic voter to take sides. Political factions feverishly debate issues and people seem to protest perpetually, all while the media spins out of control. Political correctness abounds on social media and everyone has an opinion. Christians engage in the harsh and abrasive rhetoric without regret. Young and old … Read More

Consistency of Outrage

Tim McKnightCulture, Tim McKnight

Refugees Protest

Tim McKnight addresses reactions to bans on refugees and challenges Christians to be consistent in their outrage and speak out for persecuted believers.

Cultural Diversity and the Gospel

Tim McKnightChurch, Culture, Tim McKnight

Cultural_Diversity

(Originally appeared in the October edition of the Baptist Courier as “Kingdom Focus: From All Tribes and Peoples and Languages.“) Growing up, I had the privilege of living in West Berlin, Germany during the Cold War (1981-1986). While in Berlin, my family attended Berlin Baptist Church, an international church whose members came from England, Lebanon, Vietnam, Indonesia, Eastern Kentucky, Georgia, Germany, … Read More

Scripture and Tattoos

Bryan CribbBryan Cribb, Culture, Theology

Tattoos Leviticus

As an older Old Testament professor, occasionally I’ll receive random emails asking for the translation of certain English phrases into Hebrew. When I do, I can typically predict reason for the request: Tattoos are becoming increasingly common among the younger generation of believers. Some well-intentioned Christians have attempted to buck the trend by mustering biblical texts that seemingly prohibit the … Read More

It’s On The Record – Guinness World Record

Michael DuduitCulture, Michael Duduit

Record, World, Guinness, Preaching, Zach, Zehnder, The Cross

It hasn’t been long since a 31-year-old pastor in Mount Dora, Florida, set the record for the longest sermon ever preached. Pastor Zach Zehnder of Cross Church began his quest on a Friday and by Sunday had preached for 53 hours and 18 minutes. I have to assume he has no deacons at Cross Church, or they would have pulled … Read More

Permanent Promises in a Passing Life

Bryan CribbBryan Cribb, Culture, Devotions, Leadership

Count me among the millions of readers who have been blessed over the decades by the writing and ministry of J. I. Packer. His some 300-plus essays, articles, and books, such as Knowing God, have made an impact on innumerable lives, mine included. So, when it was recently revealed that the nearly ninety-year-old Packer had lost his vision and would … Read More