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  Analysis: Sociologist Rodney Stark— ‘Subtlety of a sledgehammer’

  In a blunt interview, Jonathan Merritt interviews Baylor sociologist Rodney Stark on “the definition of religion, the nature of atheism and the benefit of heresy.”

  09/20/2017 - By Jonathan Merritt / Religion News Service

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  Voices: Avoiding the second disaster

  When disasters strike, so do “second disasters,” when well-meaning givers offer donations that create more problems than they solve. How can people best help disaster-affected areas?

  09/13/2017 - By Jake Raabe

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  Voices: In defense of small churches

  Citing Wendell Berry, rural pastor Chris McLain argues that small churches shouldn’t be relegated to a “resume builder” for new pastors.

  09/13/2017 - By Chris McLain

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  Travis Bundrick: ‘Catalysts cultivating change’

  Travis Bundrick, director of Strategic Church Solutions for the Williamson Baptist Association in Georgetown, Texas, shares his thoughts on church and ministry.

  09/13/2017 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Commentary | The dangers of the great American unchurching

  For The Week, Damon Linker questions whether the rise of “spiritual but not religious” people necessarily means the fall of the religious right.

  09/13/2017 - By Damon Linker / The Week

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  Commentary | Amazon, Whole Foods and the future of the brick-and-mortar church

  Kevin Kim Wright calls for church leaders to emulate Amazon’s “innovative and adaptive” methods to better face today’s cultural shifts and changing demographics.

  09/13/2017 - By Kevin Kim Wright / Faith & Leadership

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  2nd Opinion | The new cost of doing business: Toeing the line on politically correct beliefs

  A director and a member of the Heritage Foundation assert that businesses should not have to comply with local government non-discrimination policies if they go against their religious beliefs.

  09/13/2017 - By Emilie Kao and Laura Cermak / Religion News Service

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  Voices: Partnering beyond the storm

  Hurricane Harvey’s long-term effects ought to be healed through churches’ long-term partnering.

  09/06/2017 - By Myles Werntz

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  Voices: Following Harvey, the church must pray, give and go

  In the wake of Hurricane Harvey’s destruction, the church must not forget to help small Texas towns recover.

  09/06/2017 - By Zac Harrel

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  Eron Green: Meeting the needs of children and families

  Eron Green, president and CEO of STCH Ministries, shares his thoughts on ministering to children and families.

  09/06/2017 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Commentary: The Nashville Statement won’t change anything.

  Jonathan Merritt argues that the LGBT-directed Nashville Statement, created by the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, fails to make its case.

  09/06/2017 - By Jonathan Merritt / Religion News Service

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  Commentary: A faith to weather the storm

  When disaster strikes, the church ought to be the first to assume good faith.

  09/06/2017 - By Jacob Lupfer / Religion News Service