Dinner Time at Coats Baptist

Dinner Time at Coats Baptist

by | Sep 26, 2022 | Uncategorized

It’s Dinner Time at Coats Baptist written by Neal Thornton, Senior Pastor (September 26, 2022) I thought about titling this post “Five reasons I like food.” But that would be too transparent of me!  Starting Wednesday night October 5 we’ll be offering 6 weeks of...
Does Divorce Disqualify?

Does Divorce Disqualify?

by | Aug 22, 2022 | Polity

Does Divorce Disqualify? written by Neal Thornton, Senior Pastor (August 20, 2022) As a Christian first and a local church pastor second, I am continually reminded that Christians are in the “people business.” To be a follower of Christ means to be in the church and...
Can Women Be Deacons?

Can Women Be Deacons?

by | Jul 31, 2022 | Polity

Can Women Be Deacons? written by Neal Thornton, Senior Pastor (July 30, 2022) That’s a loaded question! I write this post at a strategic time as the office of deacon is on our minds. Each August our church selects new deacon candidates for the next calendar year. As a...

The Church in the Post-Roe World

by | Jun 26, 2022 | Uncategorized

Rooted in second-wave feminism, the 1973 Supreme Court decision known as Roe v. Wade held that women have a right to an abortion without government restriction. In short, if women were to be equal with men, they also had to be given the opportunity to be as equally...

Southern Baptists and the SATF Report

by | Jun 5, 2022 | Uncategorized

A few days from now Southern Baptists will gather together in Anaheim, CA for their annual meeting on June 14-15. As a Southern Baptist pastor, I’ve always looked forward to this perennial occasion. I enjoy connecting with friends and colleagues, hearing ministerial...
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