Ministry - articles
“Never in my life…”
I was greatly moved by this ESPN account of perhaps one of the most important games these Texas high school football players will ever play. I imagine that lessons were learned and lives were changed—both on the field and in the stands. more »
By Richard Land - Jan 7, 2009 - (3)
Grateful for God’s blessings
It has been sixty years since the founding of the organization that is now the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. We believe many Christ-followers have gained a greater appreciation for God’s Word and what it says about how we should conduct our lives and the values our society should reflect through this ministry. more »
By Richard Land - Dec 26, 2008
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Citizenship
Not at our church!
“We don’t have that problem at our church.”
That response is heard so often when the subject of homosexuality comes up that it has become something of a joke among people who work in recovery ministry. more »
By Bob Stith - Dec 23, 2008 - (2)
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Pastoral Integrity, Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
Baptists, the Bible & Women
In the wake of Gov. Sarah Palin’s selection as the Republican vice presidential nominee, there has been considerable “speculation” about why Evangelicals in general, and Southern Baptists in particular, have responded so favorably to her candidacy. more »
By Richard Land - Sep 19, 2008 - (14)
Topic: Faith, Bible, Ministry, Family, Marriage, Husbands, Wives, Citizenship, ,
Colorblind children
by Walker Moore
As we move further into the political season, I keep hearing people saying that certain politicians are playing “the race card.” If there is anything I hate, it is the evaluation of an individual based upon his pigmentation. more »
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation
Viewpoint: Be the Church
I was sharing with the elder body of a large, progressive, growing church about my vision for the church to become the place of healing and restoration for those struggling with unwanted same-sex attractions when one of the elders expressed a sentiment I have since heard many times. more »
By Mike Goeke - Mar 4, 2008 - (5)
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
Letter to the Editor
Dear Southern Baptists,
My name is John. For the past two-and-one-half years I’ve introduced myself as Refugee, since I was one of several hundred thousand displaced by Hurricane Katrina. more »
By John Dee Jeffries - Feb 12, 2008
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Community Service
Appreciation and reflection
It has been sixty years since the founding of the organization that is now the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. Through this ministry, many have gained a greater appreciation for God’s Word and what it says about how we should conduct our lives and what kind of values our society should reflect (Isaiah 1:17). more »
By Richard Land - Dec 18, 2007
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship
The future in our hands: Living for life
Some days I just have to stop and ponder: Where are we going as a nation? What future are we leaving our children? As you might imagine, if we continue on the path we are on as a society, our future is not all that bright. more »
By Richard Land - Oct 30, 2007 - (2)
Topic: Faith, Bible, Ministry, Life, Citizenship, Human Rights, Science, Bioethics
Lessons on Confession and Community
I was fresh out of seminary and pastoring a church plant that within its first few months had outgrown our rented facility and was beginning to plan for two services. more »
By Patrick Payton - Oct 24, 2007 - (6)
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Pastoral Integrity, Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality