"Even if we stand at the very summit of virtue, it is by mercy that we shall be saved." –John Chrysostom
This week two different pieces I wrote/contributed to are out. The first is about the essential responsibility of SBC churches to be committed to sexual abuse prevention and response. The second is a roundtable discussion on how pastors can engage the politics in this election year. See below for links to both articles and a … Continue reading New Article in Christianity Today and Light Magazine Interview
On Sunday, 5/22/2022, Guidepost Solutions released the full report of their independent investigation of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Executive Committee and audit of the Credentials Committee. Their findings revealed both shameful actions and inaction by SBC leaders at the executive level, as well as at the entity, local church, and personal levels with regard to acts … Continue reading Failing to Protect Christ’s Sheep – my piece in USA Today and interview with Tulsa World
The venerable fourth century pastor John Chrysostom faced a predicament. A group of widows had become some of the most prominent leaders in the church at Antioch, and their influence was increasing. Though he described them as "cherished," they had also grown increasingly vocal which apparently had created some conflict. In a surprising show of … Continue reading A Time to Listen
Eric|Costanzo Author Page 