“the gospel is only good news if it gets there on time.” -Carl C. F. Henry I was with a friend. We just finished breakfast and ordered an Uber for the airport. Our driver, smiling ear to ear was interesting, fun and creative. He had what I would consider Chicago style blues playing in his rhythmic sedan—horns and major seven …
A Decision of a Lifetime: Four Reasons You Can’t Afford to Opt Out of Social Security by Greg Love During the first two years of your ministry, you will make a decision of a lifetime — whether or not to opt out of Social Security. This is a hot topic in ministry circles today, and everyone has a personal opinion …
For the nearly twenty years I’ve been in vocational ministry, I’ve always served in a setting that understood the need for a plurality of elders. Prior to this, I served as a lay elder for a number of years as well. I’m grateful for the foundation of a Biblical ecclesiology that others laid as a legacy upon which I’ve had …
The Power of The Global Church by Melissa Russell Melissa is the Chief Advancement Officer at IJM, leading the teams responsible for IJM’s constituent, government and institutional partnerships. She drives the core strategies and engagements that fuel IJM’s growth around the globe. My own personal “Freedom Sunday” happened in 2006 when my pastor in Austin, TX preached on God‘s love …
The Next Generation of Justice Brian Cress Brian Cress serves as IJM’s Director of Denomination and Youth Mobilization. He is the author, “10 Minute Moments Seeking Justice”, the creator of IJM’s “24 Hour Justice Experience” and the youth curriculums “Questions to Live By” and “Evil and Suffering”. Prior to joining IJM in 2007, Brian served on the pastoral team of …
The New Activist by Eddie Kaufholz This week’s special guest writer is Eddie Kaufholz. Eddie is the host of The New Activist, a podcast that features conversations with activists and leaders tackling some of the world’s biggest humanitarian issues from the frontlines of the war against injustice. In addition, Eddie is on The RELEVANT Podcast and a Church Mobilization Director for …
IJM Justice Series (Part Five) by Johnny Bido This blog is part of a special series released jointly between Baptist21 and International Justice Mission (IJM). Today’s post is written by Johnny Bido, who serves as IJM’s Director of Mobilization and Advocacy in the Dominican Republic, where he and his team combat the sex trafficking of young women and children. How …
A Modest Proposal for Baptist Associations by Aaron Menikoff My proposal may shock and even upset some. I offer it humbly, recognizing I don’t have all the answers, and that every association is different. Nonetheless, I offer this proposal to launch a conversation about how Southern Baptist churches can improve local cooperation. Simply put, I propose pastors reclaim an interest …
IJM Justice Series (Part Four) This blog is part of a special series released jointly between Baptist21 and International Justice Mission (IJM). Today’s post is written by Leo Ackon, part of the field office staff in Ghana. In Ghana, children as young as three are enslaved in the fishing industry, forced to do hard and dangerous work to earn a …
WATCH: 6 Pastors Share Personal Stories of Religious Freedom Challenge A Word From the Alliance Defending Freedom With over 24 years of service, at all court levels, Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) has seen the cultural and legal trends clearly shift against the Church. As a result, churches need to be prepared to face the legal issues of today and tomorrow. …
