Luke Holmes

My first introductions to archaeology came from the probably not-so-accurate movie “Indiana Jones.” Like many I was led to believe that the world of archaeology was fun and exciting when you weren’t being chased by Nazis or gangsters, and I thought all archeologists carried a weapon like his whip. I set out for a grand adventure in my backyard, dug lots of holes, but found only the ire of my parents.

One of the most exciting things about the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting is that you never know who will stand up at a microphone. All messengers have an equal voice, and entity heads and bivocational pastors must abide by the same rules. Decisions are made by those who show up, and the business sessions give everyone a chance to make a point or make her case.

There’s a lot going on in the world right now. The headlines of war, tragedy, suffering, famine and more are all so common that we can become numb to them. But in almost every instance of hardship and darkness you can find Southern Baptists stepping in to offer hope and light. The work of our […]