Although not as common as it was for generations in Baptist life, one can still hear church members refer to one another as sister or brother, such as “Sister Smith” or “Brother Jones.” These titles, indicators of respect, esteem and mutuality, also reflect our identity as members of the household of God.
A public conflict between a “brother” and “sister” in the Christian community recently garnered headlines in national religious media. I was not shocked when I heard that popular conservative preacher and author John MacArthur, speaking at a Southern Baptist conference, did not affirm women in the pulpit.
I was shocked, however, when he was asked during a question-and-answer session to comment on Beth Moore’s ministry of teaching and preaching. He responded with two words directed to Moore: READ THE REST AT BAPTIST NEWS GLOBAL.
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