FBCA BLOG
Jesus was a bit of a party animal. Well, that’s what the religious establishment of his day thought about him, and they had no qualms when it came to expressing their opinions about him. When Jesus responded to the criticism that he was a bit of party animal, he said, “The Son of Man came…
A Calling into His Presence
Humans have the unique privilege of being created with Imago Dei. The very image of our Creator is imprinted upon us. As a unique creation, we have a desire to find purpose and meaning in life unlike any other creature. Christians often define that meaning by discovering our calling. We seek our Spirit filled role…
Disagreement? It’s natural and normal for people to disagree. Each of us has a unique perspective shaped by our experiences, values, and access to information. In a healthy setting, disagreement doesn’t diminish or destroy relationships. Instead, it can help improve listening and critical thinking. It can deepen trust and understanding. It can develop better…
We’re on a multi-year journey of discovery… seeking to experience and understand what it means for a group of people to truly “flourish together.” Our 2025 church theme is “Flourishing Together: Rooted in Christ.” This emphasis reflects the imagery of the Psalm 1 Tree (deep roots, strong trunk, fruitful branches). We’ve established a basic definition…
Why Translation and Audio Access Matter for Heart Languages I’ve traveled to places where the gospel is alive in the air—and places where it feels like it hasn’t yet found its way into the language of the people. Time and time again, especially in West Africa, I’ve been confronted with a reality that’s easy to…
BWA’s World Congress was a stirring week, and as I continue to process everything that I encountered as I participated in this event, I continue to come back to Baptist World Alliance’s call for the global Baptist family to commit to joining in the Acts 2 Movement. One of Dr. Elijah Brown’s recurring statements at…
According to many experts, our country is experiencing a health crisis. The U.S. has lower life expectancy at birth, higher maternal and infant mortality rates, and higher hospitalization rates from preventable causes compared to other wealthy countries. Americans experience higher rates of chronic diseases like heart disease, lung disease, obesity, and diabetes at…
According to a recent Harvard Business Review article, “purpose” has become a victim of its own success. Corporations are increasingly expected – by their customers and employees – to be able to articulate their contribution to society… beyond simply “making money.” Patagonia’s “in business to save our home planet” and Tesla’s “to accelerate the world’s…
What the American Church Must Hear from the Global Body of Christ “If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.” —1 Corinthians 12:26 This summer at the Baptist World Alliance Congress in Australia, I sat shoulder to shoulder with leaders from Syria, Indonesia, Nigeria,…