Multiethnic churches crucial for reaching North America
NEW ORLEANS—Cultural exclusivity in the church represents neither the power of the gospel nor American society as a whole. And for the church to maintain relevance and vibrance in the coming decades, that has to change. That’s the message Damian Emetuche, national missionary for the North American Mission Board and assistant [...]
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Ministry provides loaner cars for missionaries
Wanted: A person who loves the Lord to take over the operation of a well established, three-decade-old ministry. Must also love missionaries and desire to [...]
Continue ReadingRemain colorblind in this spiritual, political climate
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ [...]
Continue ReadingFIRST PERSON: Rethinking cooperation
After sharing a Mother’s Day brunch with two families who are faithfully and sacrificially investing themselves in the life of our church plant, I began to rethink cooperation. As we stuffed ourselves with waffles and crispy bacon, I was reminded of the rich benefits that stem from the “Baptist way” [...]
Continue ReadingBook signing for SBTC exec book
A book signing for Jim Richards’ “Embracing the Ends of the Earth” will be from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Wed., June 20 at the LifeWay bookstore [...]
Continue ReadingLuter receives honorary doctorate at Criswell College commencement
DALLAS—Criswell College awarded an honorary doctor of divinity degree to New Orleans pastor Fred Luter Jr. during its commencement exercises on May 5, and granted [...]
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