Is Feminism a Threat to the Church?

Is Feminism a Threat to the Church?

In certain circles, the word “feminist” scares people. They want nothing to do with it because of the negative connotation.  Instead of being connected to equality, feminism for them is synonymous with threatening change and a belief that women want limitless...
What the Church Can Learn From Elmo

What the Church Can Learn From Elmo

Last week, a little red, three-and-a-half-year-old puppet asked our world how we were doing, and it turns out we needed someone to ask. We were honest with our answers, and it became national news. Elmo’s question on X (formerly Twitter) garnered over 40,000...
The Heart of a Welcoming Church

The Heart of a Welcoming Church

First impressions set the tone for individuals and organizations. They are essential in making guests and people seeking assistance feel welcome. This is also true for church members seeking inclusion within a committee, ministry outreach or Bible study class.  Church...

Level Ground

Sermon delivered by David Hughes, pastor of First Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, N.C., on September 6 2009. James 2:1-17             I’ve just finished reading Jon Meacham’s Pulitzer Prize winning biography of Andrew Jackson entitled, American Lion: Andrew Jackson...