12 Traits of Christian Leadership by Amy Duncan
In January 2023, the Leadership Development Committee surveyed Christian leaders from our church membership and beyond, asking them to identify traits they felt were key to leadership with a Christ-like focus. We reached out to leaders in all types of positions, both spiritual and secular. Through a series of focus groups and careful consideration, we […]
MOPS @ 2BC: Beautiful Chaos by Malaya Dutton
Friday mornings at Second Baptist are generally pretty calm and quiet… unless it’s a MOPS Friday. If you’re at church on a MOPS Friday, you’ll probably smell the coffee brewing once you walk through the doors. You’ll hear the tiny footsteps of children, their laughter soon to fill the preschool hallway and classrooms. You’ll hear […]
Advent Devotional by Kim Kankiewicz
Isaiah 9:2-7 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light. (Isaiah 9:2) Note to readers: If you prefer to keep Christmas Day festive, please save this devotional for a later day. I hope that acknowledging the co-existence darkness and light will bring comfort when festivity feels impossible. My devotional: This story […]
“Who is this Child?” l by Alena Vaughn
Luke 2 His mother said, “. . . We have been looking for you!” (Luke 2:48b) A child is born— A thread of light pierces the night, Comfort and peace consumes the fields, Tradition is upheld, And hope lingers in the awe of his presence. Who is this child? The guestroom of creation welcomes […]
Advent Devotional by Lisa Shoemaker
John 7:40-52 (NIV) They replied, “Are you from Galilee, too? Look into it, and you will find that a prophet does not come out of Galilee.” (John 7:52) Christmas Day is almost here, and I would guess you are in the midst of anticipating your traditions to celebrate the day, or you are gearing […]
Advent Devotional by Marianne Neth
Psalm 89 Your unfailing love will last forever. Your faithfulness is as enduring as the heavens. (Psalm 89:2) Christmas is a time that creates many wonderful memories for all of us from long ago to the present season. Some of my memories are very similar, and they sometimes begin to blur together through the […]