Dec 11, 2018 | Weekly Words
In the 1950s, long before the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) schism of the 1970s, the chance of a Southern Baptist woman becoming a deacon–much less the lead minister of a local church–was unthinkable. Regardless of her qualifications, women were barred...
Dec 7, 2018 | +This is What a Minister Looks Like
Every Friday, Baptist Women in Ministry introduces a fabulous minister, and today we are pleased to introduce Lauren McDuffie. Lauren IS what a minister looks like. Lauren, tell us about your ministry journey and the places and ways you have served and are serving....
Dec 4, 2018 | +Pam Durso, Advent/Lent
Barrenness is such a lonely word. Hearing it, reading it always leaves me feeling alone and a little lost. In Luke’s gospel, the writer tells us that Zechariah and Elizabeth lived with barrenness for many, many years. And not only did they suffer pain over having no...
Nov 30, 2018 | +This is What a Minister Looks Like
Every Friday, Baptist Women in Ministry introduces a fabulous minister, and today we are pleased to introduce Alicia Porterfield. Alicia IS what a minister looks like. Alicia, tell us about your ministry journey and the places and ways you have served and are serving....
Nov 28, 2018 | Advent/Lent, Weekly Words
By now, the race is on. The Thanksgiving leftovers are cold, the Black Friday shoppers have come home with bags and bargains in tow, UPS is dropping off the Cyber Monday purchases, and the festivities have officially begun. For the next month, advertisements will...