by Walter Norvell | Sep 26, 2020 | Faith & Heritage
I enjoy watching the Summer Olympics. I missed them this year but hope to see them rescheduled for next summer. I like the races, which show the strength, speed, and agility of the runners. I like watching the runners put their feet carefully in the starting blocks....
by Gene Wilkes | Sep 16, 2020 | From the President
I have continued to be in conversation with other leaders regarding the racial divide in our country. I had the privilege of being invited by a friend to preach at his predominately-black church and then asked to call into his radio show to tell my story when the...
by Karl Fickling | Jun 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
The agenda for the local pastors’ alliance meeting, on resuming in-the-sanctuary services, was sent out ahead of time: Singing, and how to make singing safe vs. not singing at all [A few of the pastors had already heard from members, “If we don’t sing, I’m not even...
by Stephen Suffron | Sep 28, 2017 | Leadership, Ministry, Theology
Our country is growing increasingly frustrated with the state of racial relations in America. The latest controversy over the national anthem protests in the NFL illustrate how civil discourse in this political climate is next to impossible. Neither side wants to...
by Wade Berry | Sep 5, 2017 | Leadership, Ministry, Scripture, Theology
Last week, we talked about the fact that churches (especially white, conservative churches) need to address the rising tide of white nationalism. As we continue to reflect upon the violence that occurred in Charlottesville last month, our primary focus should remain...
