It is a bit daunting to imagine saying anything new about Matteo Ricci, SJ, (利瑪竇, 1552-1610)—it is a bit like being tasked to provide a talk on Galileo (1564-1642), Louis XIV of France (1638-1715), Peter Canisius (1521-1597), and John Henry Newman (1801-1890). The enterprise of writing and publishing books about
Good News Legacy Continues As Good News wraps up 58 years of ministry seeking to advocate for scriptural Christianity and lead Methodists to a faithful future, our legacy continues. It continues in the lives of men, women, and children who were inspired and brought closer to Jesus through Good News
In 2025, we mark the seventeen-hundredth anniversary of the first ecumenical council, convoked by Constantine in the city of Nicaea on the coast of Asia Minor in 325. The socio-political factors surrounding that event, the happenings and outcome of the council itself, and the subsequent wrangling over its ratification are
Colossians: Exploring Christ’s Supremacy and St. Patrick’s Faithful Legacy In this episode of Sermon Notes, titled Colossians: Exploring Christ’s Supremacy and St. Patrick’s Faithful Legacy, hosts Jay Strother and Brian Ball delve into the book of Colossians, focusing on Paul’s robust declaration of Christ’s supremacy. As they explore the text,
The Legacy of Prayer at Brentwood Baptist In this episode of the Sermon Notes podcast, host Jay Strother sits down with guests Gayle Haywood and Janet Waters to explore the profound impact of prayer in the life of Brentwood Baptist Church during their 40 days of prayer emphasis. Gayle
Paul’s Legacy of Leadership: Discipleship, Discipline, and the Future of Church Ministry In this episode of Sermon Notes, host Jay Strother and guest Brian Ball delve into the intricate connections between medieval architecture, church leadership, and scriptural teachings. Using the metaphor of “flying buttresses,” the episode explores how strategic support
Beginnings It’s a typical Friday night in the fall of 1979 at Old Dan Tucker’s restaurant in Orem, Utah, and the dinner crowd has begun to thin. The wait-staff bustles about, delivering desserts and dinner checks and cleaning up for the night. At the grand piano, a young man is
What Will Your Church’s Legacy Be?We all want to make a kingdom impact both now and when we leave this earth. We all want to be called “good and faithful servant.” But what does this kind of eternal legacy look like? And how can you as a leader—regardless of the