Being Baptist in a Democracy

Being Baptist in a Democracy

The summer of 2024 felt like a season on a precipice. I hesitate to call it “unprecedented” or “unique,” because so much of the last decade has been described that way. But, it really did feel like there was a massive fork in the road ahead and we were getting closer...
Ten Lessons On my 55th Birthday

Ten Lessons On my 55th Birthday

Next week, yours truly celebrates another trip around the sun. On August 12, I will be celebrating my 55th birthday. It’s a milestone for me because, as a child, the first birthdays I remember celebrating with my grandparents were their fifty-fifth birthdays. All of...
To Churches, From Young People

To Churches, From Young People

We young people are tired. Those of us who grew up with your walls as our second childhood home no longer feel at home in your sacred space. And instead of being heard, we continue to be blamed for the decline of the American church. I can’t speak on behalf of all...
New Good Faith Bible Studies in 2026

New Good Faith Bible Studies in 2026

The anchoring presence of Good Faith Magazine (formerly Nurturing Faith Journal) has long been the Bible study curriculum included in each issue. These studies provide an opportunity for individuals, small groups, and Sunday School classes to take a weekly deep dive...