Press Releases
God Is Not in Crisis
Inspired by Psalm 23, Devora Stefanny Barreto Hurtado shares that in spite of the entire world going through a time of integral crisis, God is not in crisis.
Discovering Joy in Burma
Ministry leaders celebrate over 200 years of Baptist partnership in Myanmar/Burma and discuss victories and challenges to ministry during this climate of social unrest.
The Church Is Sharing Our Burden: The Response of the Lebanese Baptist Church to Syrian Refugees
Joe Bridi and Sophie Nasrallah examine the changing sense of mission in Lebanese Baptist churches and the impact in their ministry with Syrian refugees.
Equipping Youth and Children to Be Worshippers
By including youth and children in the creation of internet worship services, Ai Akers reflects on positive outcomes of the project.
Freedom of Religion or Belief and COVID-19: What Makes for a Legitimate Limitation?
Kieryn Wurts discusses the complex social and political aspects of COVID-19 restrictions and the church’s response to limitations on freedom of religion or belief.
From Relapse to Hope
Cristina Arcidiacono reflects on a year in Italy during the lockdown and issues a call to hope from Psalm 31.
Pandemic-Born Creativity
Allison Benfield explains how God’s creative Spirit worked through the disruption of normality and led to innovative ways to celebrate Advent and Christmas.
Paradigm Shift: Thinking About the Future of the Church in a Post-Pandemic World
Rev. Xavier L. Johnson urges pastoral and ministry leaders to embrace change and discern God’s “preferred future” for their church.
Care Project Connects Church to Community
Lécio Dornas describes Projecto Cuidar (Care Project) as a practical response to a spiritual question: “How can we help Brazilians living in our community during the pandemic?”
Reimagining Ritual: Compassion During a Time of Crisis
Jamie Eaddy observes that people of faith gather in community but charges the church to find creative ways to engage in ritual and meaning-making.