by James L. Evans | Jul 1, 2024 | Feature-, Opinion
I came to the Baptist faith as a 21-year-old without real ambition or direction. Among Baptists, I was introduced to a loving God, a challenging savior, the comfort of God’s spirit and a fellowship of warm-hearted, sincere people who genuinely cared about me. I also...
by John Hewett | Jun 20, 2024 | Feature, Opinion
During the summer of 1990, following the final loss in a decade-long series of dispiriting defeats, moderate Southern Baptist leaders called a meeting in Atlanta. The gathering was labeled the “Consultation of Concerned Baptists.” It was a “last waltz” for...
by Craig Nash | Mar 27, 2024 | Feature, Opinion
In 1998, shortly after I graduated from East Texas Baptist University, I was invited to attend a meeting in Dallas of Southern Baptist pastors and denominational leaders. The gathering, dubbed a “reconciliation convocation,” was an attempt to stave off the next round...
