Cross-Cultural Engagement
On Mission in a Predominantly White American Church: The Cost of Ethnic Harmony
My life is a never-ending question: Does ethnic harmony matter? And my response is: YES! Ethnic harmony does matter!
Continue ReadingMinistering Healing in Buffalo
Following the racially motivated mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, on May 14, 2022, I reached out to an acquaintance of mine, Shepherd Andre Clark.
Continue ReadingEquipped for Ministry at the BCCL
The BCCL is the NAB’s ongoing work in the Philippines, financially supported by NAB churches but run entirely by Filipinos.
Continue ReadingLift Ev’ry Voice and Sing
“Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” was written in 1900 by James Weldon Johnson as a poem, later put to music by his brother John Rosamond Johnson.
Continue ReadingBlack History Month: Its Origin and Purpose
February has been designated as Black History Month in the United States, as well as Canada. Understanding the value of Black History Month requires understanding why it was created in the first place.
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Indigenous People
Within the life of the church, we all live amongst a wide diversity of people groups. This includes the Indigenous peoples of Canada and the Native American people of the US.
Continue ReadingMissional Ministry: The Word and Gospel Works in Action
Dr. Gardner Taylor was a servant of God whose service in ministry stood large. As a preacher of the Gospel, he has been recognized for his faithful and passionate service.
Continue ReadingJohn 17 Conversations
On January 19, Wayne Stapleton and a group of more than thirty-five pastors and leaders from the NorCal Association gathered at First Baptist Church in Lodi, California, to discuss the pursuit of Christian unity in a multicultural world.
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