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Fifty years from now

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Mike Smith — 1 Comment ↓

What might it mean to be a Baptist Christian at the mid-point of the 21st century? I’m hesitant to try and answer such a question. In my experience, actual developments over time usually take unanticipated forms. If someone 50 years…

My Boston take-aways

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Nell Green — No Comments ↓

These posts are truly difficult to write; partly because if you want to be real then you have to confess some things and partly because events such as occurred last week are not easy to process. I am not sure…

Being Easter people in the interfaith environment

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Nell Green — No Comments ↓

I sometimes preach a sermon entitled “The Four Little Candles.” The author of the original story is unknown. In it I tell the story of four little candles that were burning softly and quietly. Listening closely you can hear them…

Tagged with: Easter, faith, interfaith, Interfaith dialogue, internationals, Islam, missional
Posted in Blog Posts, Faithful Living, Missions

If you do not have love…

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Nell Green — No Comments ↓

With a population of 3,400, you wouldn’t expect Allendale, South Carolina to bring much to the table when it comes to welcoming the stranger. This area has been noted numerous times as the poorest county in the state. They do not like…

Perspectives on Immigration: cultural concerns

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Kevin Glenn — No Comments ↓

Immigration reform is an issue making headlines in our nation. Both sides of the political aisle discuss and debate the best way forward for the nation, while seeking to preserve both the laws of our land and the dignity of…

Tagged with: Culture, Deuteronomy, Immigration, Redemption
Posted in Faithful Living, Ministry, Missions, Racial Reconciliation, Social Issues

Would you wear a hijab for a day?

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Nell Green — No Comments ↓

February 1st was World Hijab Day. For those of you who might not know, hijab is the head covering worn by some Muslim women. The idea was to invite women who do not hijab, both Muslim and women of other…

Perspectives on immigration: safety and security concerns

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Kevin Glenn — No Comments ↓

The issue of immigration is a subject of discussion and debate within the Christian community. Followers of Jesus have diverse perspectives on how to address economic, security, and cultural concerns. Having shared in previous posts the primary points of diversity…

Are Immigrants a fiscal drain on public resources?

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Kevin Glenn — 1 Comment ↓

The goal of this series is to heighten one’s awareness to the diversity of perspective within the Body of Christ on the issue of immigration, and to provide a synopsis of the differing views of Christians in a way that…

Christian lingo of being missional

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Nell Green — No Comments ↓

Supposedly on blogs and such we can be open and honest and real. Right? Mmmmm….well maybe not entirely, but I will make a leap here none the less. I am kind of tired of the word missional. I am kind…

Tagged with: Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, immigrant, interfaith, internationals, Islam, ministry, missional
Posted in Missiology, Missions, Uncategorized