No Opening Acts: A Lesson in Mentoring

No Opening Acts: A Lesson in Mentoring

Concertgoers are familiar with opening acts. Lesser known, and often less-talented, performers take the stage ahead of the headlining artist. It’s a time for early arrivers to find the bathrooms, the merchandise stand and eventually their seats — and for late arrivers...
Sermon Preparation of the First Order

Sermon Preparation of the First Order

When the new Nurturing Faith Commentary: Lectionary Resources for Preaching and Teaching became available on August 1, the first order came from Nathan Byrd III, pastor of Milledge Avenue Baptist Church in Athens, Georgia. Covering the various biblical texts...
A Great Reversal Too Damaging to Ignore

A Great Reversal Too Damaging to Ignore

The language, priorities and public witness of Americanized Christianity have changed significantly in recent years. Most astonishing is the baffling reversal from the long-espoused — if not well-practiced— values of so many who confess the Christian faith. We’re not...