In his article “The Church can bring healing and redirection to a broken world,” Dr. JJ Washington lays the foundation to consider racism ­– both individually and systemic – as a sin. The …

In the midst of these difficult days, I’m reminded today of the transforming power of the Gospel – especially as evident in relationships. Here are some miracle examples that might be encouraging …

By Sarah Kramer, Alliance Defending Freedom Editor's Note: the following was posted yesterday following the Supreme Court decision. Americans should be able to rely on what the law says. …

Things change fast, and never have I seen the speed at which they do than today. This morning I was in a conversation that covered the impacts of the coronavirus, race relations, and yesterday’s …

Disney’s “Aladdin” creatively portrays the love story between a poor and low-class boy and a princess. Much of the entertainment value of the movie comes through the interaction with the …

Yesterday, in a new executive order, Governor Brian Kemp made significant changes to the emergency order allowing Georgia to further reopen. The three changes that would have the greatest impact on …

By Laura Erlanson Editor's note: This column was originally posted by Baptist Press on Tuesday, June 9. NASHVILLE (BP) — Every year around this time, I sit in a dark, cold, windowless room 16 hours …

It has become a common theme at Church Answers. We are hearing from pastors and other church leaders about members who have divergent opinions on the timing for regathering the in-person …

It was early afternoon when one of our members stormed into the room. I was setting up a ping pong table in the fellowship hall when he walked in. For 30 minutes, he scolded me about how our church …

The deaths of Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd have brought into question the dignity and value of human life. Tragedies like these remind us that we are still living in a broken world, the domino …

“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10, KJV  A few months ago, …

It’s time for a reset. The time we have spent apart due to the COVID-19 quarantine will have an eternal impact on churches as we move forward into the future. It has changed the …

Mike Griffin gives the legislative update regarding Governor Brian Kemp's press conference Thursday, May 28. Yesterday, Governor Brian Kemp held a press conference at …

By Marshal Ausberry FAIRFAX STATION, Va. (BP) — My Christian worldview dictates that all human life is sacred. I come to this bedrock foundational belief informed by Genesis 9:6, which tells us …

Over the weekend the above chart made its way across social media, shared by many pastors. If I knew the source of it, I’d gladly mention it here. But I don’t. That’s a shame, because I’d …

By Leo Endel ROCHESTER, Minn. (BP) — Working with more than 200 churches, God has placed me in a role where I hear the polar extremes of nearly every contemporary issue. I hear pastors sparring …

For most of us, the coronavirus meant more time at home. What was your family’s response to the crisis?  According to a New York Times article entitled  …

Over 2,000 years ago one man voluntarily gave His life for all the world. In Romans 5:7-8 we read “For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even …

March 15, 2020 is a date that will have special meaning for a lot of church leaders. It was the last Sunday of in-person meetings at the rural church where I am serving as transitional interim …

Even though I have been a pastor for 35 years and a lobbyist for 13 years, I am still challenged with what the proper role of the church is in government. I am thankful for organizations like …

This is the final article in a three-part series related to high school seniors. The first two articles focused on  “blessing them well”  and  “sending them well,” …

By Thom Rainer There have been volumes written about the church world in a post-pandemic era. There have been webinars and blogs and podcasts and more. Indeed, I am one of those who …

I grew up playing basketball, and spent many days on my dirt side yard basketball “court” working to develop my skills. As much as I loved the sport, I remember barely making the team in 8th …

By Cody Glen Barnhart ALCOA, Tenn. (BP) — Recently, Seacoast Church announced that former Southern Baptist pastor Darrin Patrick passed away from what "appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot …

“A Church in the Community for the Community.”   That was the slogan of a church where I served as pastor. We wanted the community to be able to identify with …