FIRST-PERSON: The FRC shooting & the consequences of demonization
Columnist Ed Stetzer urges those on the left to stop labeling supporters of traditional marriage as "haters."
FIRST-PERSON: SBC 2011 statistical realities
With membership in the SBC now on a multi-year decline, LifeWay's Ed Stetzer offers a few suggestions. Despite the data, Stetzer says, he remains encouraged.
FIRST-PERSON: The marriage debate & the future of evangelical response
Evangelicals will continue to be pressured to accept a redefinition of marriage, says columnist Ed Stetzer, who adds they must respond biblically with grace and truth.
FIRST-PERSON: Serving in an unhealthy situation
What should a Christian do if he or she is serving in an unhealthy church or Christian ministry? Columnist Ed Stetzer gives some advice.
FIRST-PERSON: The Annual Church Profile – a story of cooperation
When Southern Baptist churches fill out their Annual Church Profile, everyone -- including the congregations -- benefits, says columnist Ed Stetzer.
FIRST-PERSON: Changing names is good, changing actions is better
Columnist Ed Stetzer says he supports the name change task force's "Great Commission Baptists" proposal, but that the "key issue is not a name change, but a heart change."
FIRST-PERSON: Banning religion from the public square — or at least the public school building
The rationale that leads to a ban on churches like the one enacted by New York City follows the principle that in order to avoid poisoning young minds, we must strip religion out of our lives, treating it like pornography, says columnist Ed Stetzer.
FIRST-PERSON: The urgent need for biblical literacy
One of the biggest problems facing evangelicals today is a lack of biblical literacy and consistent Bible reading, says columnist Ed Stetzer.
FIRST-PERSON: Small is the Kingdom big
Americans are obsessed with big things, but churches -- most of which are small -- shouldn't be, Ed Stetzer writes.
FIRST-PERSON: What is trending in the SBC?
Southern Baptists must work together to reverse the trend of a lack of young adult participation in denominational life, says columnist Ed Stetzer.