The response to the recent news stories about Highland is sometimes spoken as a genuine concern that we consider others who, for whatever reason, need a targeted word of welcome. But more often the question is a subtle way to express displeasure at recent church actions. Continue reading
At the risk of ramping up the concern among some that Highland is becoming “the gay church” in Louisville I want to recommend a fairly new presentation that explores the question of homosexuality and the Bible. This one is making … Continue reading
On Monday, July 2, the Louisville Courier-Journal featured a front-page story about Highland’s ministry among the LGBTQ community by telling the story of Rev. Maurice “Bojangles” Blanchard. Recently ordained to the gospel ministry by Highland, Bojangles leads the True Colors … Continue reading
Our Baptist church recently voted to ordain a man called to ministry – hardly unusual or noteworthy for the larger community. Except that this man is gay. Maurice “Bojangles” Blanchard joined Highland Baptist some years ago along with his partner, … Continue reading
On Sunday, April 29, True Colors Ministry of Highland Baptist Church hosted Jennifer Knapp’s Inside Out Faith performance. The turnout was amazing and the majority of those in attendance were from outside of our church! It was a wonderful opportunity … Continue reading
On Sunday night, April 29 at 5:00 p.m., Highland Baptist Church welcomes singer Jennifer Knapp in a conversational event entitled “Inside Out Faith.” Hosted by the True Colors Ministry of Highland and co-sponsored by partner churches and organizations in Louisville … Continue reading
I can remember my father, an ordained Baptist minister, using the term “sick theology” from time to time while I was growing up. It was usually in response to a viciously judgmental television evangelist or who was at that time, … Continue reading
I was born in small town in South Carolina called Promised Land. It’s in Greenwood County and is, as a matter of fact, across the lake from where Emily grew up. My dad was an ordained minister, a full-time pastoral … Continue reading