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Voices: BGCT “unified” in conformity, returning to the SBC

BGCT leaders touted the unity and diversity reflected in the gathering; yet the unity was a reflection of conformity achieved at the November 2016 meeting by sending some of the “family” packing.

08/06/2018 - By Bill Jones

Voices: How disconnected BGCT pastors can reconnect with national Baptist groups

Pastors associating with the BGCT for convictional reasons face a challenge. Many BGCT pastors do not feel at home in either the Southern Baptist Convention or the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, the two national Baptist bodies connected to BGCT churches.

08/01/2018 - By Ross Shelton

Commentary: An open letter to the SBC

Author and sexual abuse survivor Mary DeMuth pens an open letter to the Southern Baptist Convention in light of Paige Patterson’s dismissal from Southwestern Seminary.

05/24/2018 - By Mary DeMuth

Commentary: The tale of two presidents at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

The differences between the removals of Paige Patterson and Russell Dilday from Southwestern Seminary speak volumes about the current state of the institution.

05/23/2018 - By Mitch Randall / EthicsDaily.com

Voices: What pastors need but do not want during burnout

Why do pastors burnout, and what can a pastor do who’s feeling the effects of burnout?

05/02/2018 - By Ross Shelton

Voices: Gambling expansion won’t solve education emergency in Texas

If Texas expands gambling, public schools will be hurt, not helped.

04/25/2018 - By Rodger Weems

Commentary: Taking advantage of old folks

A young pastor friend of mine recently complained of too many senior adults in his congregation. Since I am myself a senior adult, I wondered why that was a problem. It seemed to me that he was missing a great opportunity.

04/25/2018 - By Mike Queen / Center for Healthy Churches

Todd D. Still: The ‘sacred trust and true pleasure’ of shaping tomorrow’s ministers

Todd D. Still, dean of Baylor’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary, shares his thoughts on leading the institution and shaping tomorrow’s leaders today.

04/18/2018 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Magnolia Market at the Silos in Waco, Texas

Voices: Is gentrification good for all, or just good for some?

A couple of weeks ago, over 100,000 visitors from all over came for Magnolia’s spring celebration. All of this may seem like a good thing, but how is this really affecting the community? Voices columnist Daniel Harris wants to elevate the conversation about gentrification as a gospel issue.

04/04/2018 - By Daniel Harris