Church life is changing, and so are the customs around women in ministry. Not many years ago, a woman standing in the pulpit was not widely accepted. Today, that picture is different. Doors are opening. Minds are shifting. Much of…
Category: Religion
When pastors step into the public arena, the shield is lifted
In church circles, ministers often enjoy a “biblical shield” from harsh criticism. This is rooted in 1 Timothy 5:19, which cautions against entertaining accusations without multiple witnesses. However, the contemporary leader must understand a hard truth: The criticism shield does not extend…
The Choir Stand Pulpit
A Column for Church Musicians & Song Leaders By Robert Wright | March 29, 2026 If Only Genesis 16:1–6 • Rev. Marcus Davis • Ludden Chapel Baptist Church Before Rev. Marcus Davis preached “If Only” from Genesis 16:1–6 last Sunday…
Protocols help avoid stumbles when officiating funerals
There are over a hundred pastoral rules for clergy who officiate funerals. Following established protocols avoids blunders. Here are a few: It is customary for the officiating officer to assign pulpit substitutions, even if the senior pastor is present. However, the…
Follow the unwritten pulpit etiquette rules and be appreciated
By Roosevelt Wright, Jr. There are unwritten rules of pulpit etiquette for ministers. The way we conduct ourselves in the pulpit reflects our respect for the local house and its leadership. New preachers won’t find these rules in a book,…
New Second Baptist has standing room only crowd for their first “Family and Friends Day”
New Second Baptist Church in Bastrop was filled beyond capacity Sunday, March 22, 2026, as members and visitors gathered for the church’s first-ever Family and Friends Day program. Pastor Rev. David Campbell said the event exceeded expectations, with a standing-room-only…
The Choir Stand Pulpit
Roots, restoration, and the songs that lift without lecturing — a lesson from Jeremiah 17:7-8 By Robert Wright | Ludden Chapel Baptist Church | March 28, 2026 There is a difference between a tree and a shrub. Jeremiah 17:7-8 draws…