by Jeremy Bell | Jun 26, 2020 | General
Republished from Word & Way Our nation finds itself at a critical moment of wrestling. And it might just lead to a biblical moment. But will Christians lead the way? In Genesis 32, Jacob wrestles all night with a mysterious being. It could’ve ended with him giving...
by Jeremy Bell | Jun 26, 2020 | General
Republished from Word&Way People participate in a Sunday Mass, in pews marked by tape for social distancing, at St. Agnes Church in Paterson, N.J., Sunday, June 14, 2020. New Jersey eased its restrictions on gatherings this week as the state begins to lift...
by Jeremy Bell | Jun 26, 2020 | General
Republished from Word&Way As states across the country lift some or even all restrictions intended to slow the spread of coronavirus, new hotspots of the virus erupt in churches from Oregon to Kentucky to West Virginia. Baptist churches are among those hit with...
by Jeremy Bell | Jun 26, 2020 | General
The movement fighting against racism in all its forms deserves support, solidarity and Christlike witness within it from all followers of Jesus. BMS World Mission believes that Black Lives Matter. Black Lives Matter. BMS affirms this statement without reservation or...
by Jeremy Bell | Jun 26, 2020 | General
Republished from Texas Baptists by Kalie Lowrie on June 3, 2020 in news On Tuesday, a group of 25 Texas Baptist pastors met online for a discussion on race. Attendees were part of the Pastors Common, a diverse gathering of pastors and leaders in their 20s and 30s from...