“Everybody’s got an angle.” Everybody? Even the Baptist Standard? Editor Eric Black responds.

05/29/2019 - By Eric Black / Editor

It’s turbulent where values collide. Christians are called to be like Jesus in those places on purpose. But how?

05/23/2019 - By Eric Black / Editor

Maybe you think Harvey recovery is finished. But for those who are still living with it, we need to be patient and listen.

05/16/2019 - By Eric Black / Editor

“Relevance” is the cultural buzz word for organizational growth and vitality. But is it what Christians and their organizations should seek?

05/02/2019 - By Eric Black / Editor

Take away our buildings, our safety, our freedom, and we will worship still.

04/24/2019 - By Eric Black / Editor

Editor Eric Black names some key filters and parameters for deciding what is published in the Baptist Standard.

04/17/2019 - By Eric Black / Editor

‘For’ is not a word often used to describe Baptists. More often, Baptists are described by what they’re against. But ‘for’ is a word Texas Baptists can and should rally around.

04/11/2019 - By Eric Black / Editor

The leaders we choose say more about us than we may realize or be comfortable admitting. Editor Eric Black challenges us to step back from critiquing our leaders and to do some self-examination.

04/03/2019 - By Eric Black / Editor

I learned important lessons about advocacy during my first visit to the Texas Capitol, one of which is how important is each person’s voice.

03/28/2019 - By Eric Black / Editor

Volunteering in my local school has been one of my most life-giving experiences. I want more people to know the same joy and enrichment I’ve found, and it’s easier than many think.

03/21/2019 - By Eric Black / Editor

Dr. Jerry P. Kulah spoke loud and clear for the church in Africa, giving the American church some things to consider about the condition of the body of Christ outside and inside the United States. Brace yourself. (Part 2 of 2)

03/07/2019 - By Eric Black / Editor

Global Christianity is sending a clear message to the American church. For those with ears to hear, will we listen? (Part 1 of 2)

03/06/2019 - By Eric Black / Editor