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 […]
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IJM Justice Series (Part Five)
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 […]
Did Gerald Harris and I Attend a Different SBC This Year?
Recently, I was sent Gerald Harris’ article in the Christian Index entitled, “The Southern Baptist Convention is Undergoing a Seismic Shift.” Harris is the Senior Editor of that Georgia Baptist Paper. After reading the article, I was left with the question, “Did we attend completely different conventions?” Harris laments in the article that Southern Baptists used to be […]
A Modest Proposal for Baptist Associations
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 […]
IJM Justice Series (Part Four)
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 […]
WATCH: 6 Pastors Share Personal Stories of Religious Freedom Challenge
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 […]
IJM Justice Series (Part Three)
IJM Justice Series (Part Three) by Collin Bullard This blog is part of a special series released jointly between Baptist 21 and International Justice Mission (IJM). May these posts serve as an encouragement to you and your congregant as you deepen your commitment to ending slavery. I had preached on justice in the past, […]
IJM Justice Series (Part Two)
The Redemptive Chain Jim Martin This blog is part of a special series released jointly between Baptist 21 and International Justice Mission (IJM). May these posts serve as an encouragement to you and your congregant as you deepen your commitment to ending slavery. There is nothing that lies beyond the redemptive reach of God. Let […]
IJM Justice Series (Part One)
This blog is part of a special series released jointly between Baptist21 and International Justice Mission (IJM). May these posts serve as an encouragement to you and your congregant as you deepen your commitment to ending slavery. I first heard of IJM the summer before I started law school. A friend gave me a copy […]
SEVEN THINGS EVERY (FIRST TIME) SBC’ER SHOULD KNOW
SEVEN THINGS EVERY (FIRST TIME) SBC’ER SHOULD KNOW As the annual Southern Baptist Convention is fast approaching here are seven things we think all first timers to the annual convention should know: I. THE NEED OF THE HOUR FOR HUMILITY AND UNITY IN OUR CONVENTION Leading into a convention there is usually much going on […]