Pastors

Does the SBC Oppose Women Pastors — or Culture? A Surprising History

In 1967, Watts Street Baptist Church in Durham, North Carolina, made history as the first Southern Baptist Church to ordain a woman—Addie Davis—to pastoral...

Cultivating Resilience in Pursuit of Racial Justice

Conversations about and calls for racial justice are everywhere today.Instead of tuning out, I’m trying to cultivate some resilience in my life and leadership.

COVID at Church: Is Church Attendance Linked to Higher Rates of Coronavirus?

COVID at church? The lockdowns to combat COVID-19 interrupted nearly every aspect of American life. One of the most controversial aspects was the closure of churches. But as an analyst of religious data, I believe evidence shows a correlation between attending church and the spread of COVID-19.

What Is Pentecost?

What is Pentecost? It is both a Jewish holiday and a celebration for Christians. Pentecost has profound spiritual and historical significance.

25 Best Pentecost Sermons and Worship Resources

On Pentecost, the Church celebrates the gift of the Holy Spirit's power to proclaim the risen Christ to the ends of the earth. For your worship services, here are 25 best Pentecost sermons and worship resources.

A Southern Baptist Woman on Beth Moore and the Future of SBC

I was recently asked to share my thoughts about Beth Moore and the future of the Southern Baptist Convention. Here are my observations as a Southern Baptist woman who is also a complementarian.

How the Judgment of God Actually Brings Grace

It is hard to imagine what it would be like to be singled out as the only person on earth for something. That is...

Jesus as Our Example: A Praying Life in the No-Man’s Land

No one has ever modeled what a praying life ought to look like so much as our Lord Jesus Christ. He was constantly pulling away from the crowds and from His disciples to have His soul strengthened in communion with His Father.