Ministry - articles
Retired Military Chaplains: Don’t Touch ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
As Congress soon wages an intense battle over its policy on homosexuals in the military, it faces the impossible task of reconciling the declines in troop morale, unit cohesion, and order in the armed forces that would inevitably result with open homosexuals in the ranks. more »
By Doug Carlson - May 12, 2010
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation, Religious Liberty, War,
The Danger of an Unbelieving Clergy
A recent study out of Tufts University, “Preachers who are not Believers,” paints a less-than-attractive picture of the church in the 21st century. more »
By Richard Land - Mar 31, 2010
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Pastoral Integrity,
A Call to Prayer for the SBC
Dear Friends:
In a concerted effort with the Southern Baptist Convention’s North American Mission Board, SBC President Johnny Hunt is calling on Southern Baptists to commit Sunday, January 31 as a special day of prayer and fasting for our Convention. more »
By Richard Land - Jan 14, 2010
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, National,
Laurinaitis counts his blessings with Rams
ST. LOUIS—James Laurinaitis, rookie middle linebacker for the St. Louis Rams, is from a family that is well acquainted with the colorful world of professional wrestling. more »
By Allen Palmeri - Dec 29, 2009
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship,
Same-sex attraction: Just a choice?
“It’s just a choice,” the respected pastor said to me confidently when I told him that God had led me to minister to people struggling with unwanted same-sex attraction. more »
By Bob Stith - Oct 30, 2009 - (6)
Topic: Faith, Ministry, , Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality,
A Challenge to the Conservative Church
Since the news surfaced of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s (ELCA) decision to allow gays and lesbians in “committed relationships” to serve as ordained clergy, I have been thinking about the fate of denominations in our Christian culture. more »
By Mike Goeke - Sep 22, 2009 - (3)
Topic: Faith, Ministry, , Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality,
Conversations at the SBC
“Could I talk to you?”
Those who have served in the booth for the Convention’s Task Force on Ministry to Homosexuals have heard this question many times. more »
By Bob Stith - Jul 28, 2009
Topic: Faith, Ministry, , Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality,
Hearts and Hammers Ministry
We are all gifted with different talents. Hearts & Hammers construction ministry from Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Charlotte, N.C., uses their skills to meet needs, glorify God, and share the Gospel. more »
By Tim Cuffman - Jun 23, 2009
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Elderly, Citizenship, Community Service, ,
Footprints Ministry
See how the Footprints ministry, in Birmingham and Montgomery, Alabama, shares the love of Christ with NICU families by providing support and encouragement during a very difficult time. more »
By Tim Cuffman - Jun 22, 2009
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Children, Parenting, Life,
Eastdale Church takes in homeless
When Eastdale Baptist Church, Montgomery, in Montgomery Baptist Association became interested in a new missions outreach, it wanted to keep things local. more »
By Anna Swindle - Apr 20, 2009
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness,