Why Your Church Can No Longer Avoid the LGBTQ Issue

Why Your Church Can No Longer Avoid the LGBTQ Issue

Churches across the country are deciding whether or not to issue a position statement on the matter of homosexual practice. The idea of issuing a position statement has elicited deeply emotional responses. Congregations have been divided, with some wanting to take a...
Profiles In Goodwill: Travis Collins

Profiles In Goodwill: Travis Collins

Travis Collins is director of mission advancement and Virginia regional coordinator with Fresh Expressions US, a ministry of the Virginia Baptist Mission Board, and the coordinator of the Center for Healthy Churches’ regional center in Virginia. He was an...

Vocational Ministry Takes Toll on Many Ministers

The church is my people, and in the depth of my being I believe the church is the best hope for the world. I gladly take my place in the imperfect, idiosyncratic, international family called the church. I also know that serving her is not for the faint of heart. A lot...