Steve Harmon
@stevenrharmon.bsky.social
Baptist ecumenical theologian. Prof at Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity. Views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of my employer, Gardner-Webb University
This article has broad ecumenical applications. www.americamagazine.org/features/202...
U.S. Catholics are facing an authoritarian threat. The church has been here before.
The Catholic Church in the United States today is facing a crucial test. Will Catholic leadership accommodate and adapt itself to authoritarian power? Or will it offer leadership to give hope, oppose ...
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November 11, 2025 at 11:06 PM
This article has broad ecumenical applications. www.americamagazine.org/features/202...
The members of my Theological Integration Capstone Seminar at Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity planned and led a most meaningful divinity chapel service this afternoon. Well done, everyone!
November 11, 2025 at 8:37 PM
The members of my Theological Integration Capstone Seminar at Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity planned and led a most meaningful divinity chapel service this afternoon. Well done, everyone!
I enjoyed talking with Good Faith Media producer Cliff Vaughn about my new book Encountering Pope Leo XIV: Baptist Reflections on the Beginning of a Pontificate in the Good Faith Reads podcast episode that dropped today. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Encountering Pope Leo XIV: Baptist Reflections on the Beginning of a Pontificate ~ By Steven R. Harmon
Podcast Episode · Good Faith Reads · 11/11/2025 · 26m
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November 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I enjoyed talking with Good Faith Media producer Cliff Vaughn about my new book Encountering Pope Leo XIV: Baptist Reflections on the Beginning of a Pontificate in the Good Faith Reads podcast episode that dropped today. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
This Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost at McGill Baptist Church in Concord, NC: “Resurrection Living” (Job 19:23-27; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17; Luke 20:27-38).
November 8, 2025 at 3:33 PM
This Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost at McGill Baptist Church in Concord, NC: “Resurrection Living” (Job 19:23-27; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17; Luke 20:27-38).
Story in the Catholic News Herald published by the Catholic Diocese of Charlotte about the conference at which I spoke last Friday at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Charlotte. catholicnewsherald.com/90-news/loca...
Event fosters ecumenical conversation on ministry
CHARLOTTE — An ecumenical meeting of minds gathered Oct. 31 to debate “The Role of the Ordained Ministry In and For the Church” at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, a multi-denominational seminary....
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November 7, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Story in the Catholic News Herald published by the Catholic Diocese of Charlotte about the conference at which I spoke last Friday at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Charlotte. catholicnewsherald.com/90-news/loca...
Earlier this week, our Theological Integration Capstone Seminar at Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity enjoyed hearing Eric Howell share insights from his book Under the Francis Tree: A Practical Theology for the Church Grounds in the 21st Century.
November 6, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Earlier this week, our Theological Integration Capstone Seminar at Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity enjoyed hearing Eric Howell share insights from his book Under the Francis Tree: A Practical Theology for the Church Grounds in the 21st Century.
“The senior minister at Lake Street Church of Evanston, Woolf is affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA and the Alliance of Baptists. He also serves as one of the associate regional ministers for the American Baptist Churches of Metro Chicago.” publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/baptist-pa...
Baptist Pastor Shot in Leg by Officer During All Saints’ Day March Outside ICE Facility
As Baptist pastor Michael Woolf marched on All Saints’ Day in an anti-ICE protest in the Chicago area, he suddenly felt a sting in his leg as a pepper ball round struck him.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:42 PM
“The senior minister at Lake Street Church of Evanston, Woolf is affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA and the Alliance of Baptists. He also serves as one of the associate regional ministers for the American Baptist Churches of Metro Chicago.” publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/baptist-pa...
I was glad for the shift of liturgical colors to white on All Saints Sunday as an occasion for wearing the white stole with gold and purple Celtic crosses that was a gift from the Student Advisory Leadership Team at Campbell University Divinity School when I served on its faculty.
November 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
I was glad for the shift of liturgical colors to white on All Saints Sunday as an occasion for wearing the white stole with gold and purple Celtic crosses that was a gift from the Student Advisory Leadership Team at Campbell University Divinity School when I served on its faculty.
On this All Saints Sunday, I commend to you Brandi Carlile performing her song “Church & State” last night on SNL—reciting a snippet from Thomas Jefferson’s “Letter to the Danbury Baptists” (and playing a Les Paul!). youtu.be/XVSqAEJO9e0
Brandi Carlile: Church & State (Live) - SNL
YouTube video by Saturday Night Live
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November 2, 2025 at 1:45 PM
On this All Saints Sunday, I commend to you Brandi Carlile performing her song “Church & State” last night on SNL—reciting a snippet from Thomas Jefferson’s “Letter to the Danbury Baptists” (and playing a Les Paul!). youtu.be/XVSqAEJO9e0
For an extra hour of sleep after the 11th inning of the last game of the World Series, we give thanks to the Lord.
November 2, 2025 at 4:21 AM
For an extra hour of sleep after the 11th inning of the last game of the World Series, we give thanks to the Lord.
This All Saints Sunday at McGill Baptist Church in Concord, NC: “All the Saints” (Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18; Ephesians 1:11-23; Luke 6:20-31).
November 2, 2025 at 2:38 AM
This All Saints Sunday at McGill Baptist Church in Concord, NC: “All the Saints” (Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18; Ephesians 1:11-23; Luke 6:20-31).
Looking forward to commemorating the Reformations (plural) of the 16th century on the program of this conference.
October 31, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Looking forward to commemorating the Reformations (plural) of the 16th century on the program of this conference.
We're grateful to Dr. Jay Augustine for joining our Theological Integration Capstone Seminar this evening at Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity at the end of a day of travel to share his wisdom about leading churches to address issues of social justice in the midst of polarization.
October 29, 2025 at 1:16 AM
We're grateful to Dr. Jay Augustine for joining our Theological Integration Capstone Seminar this evening at Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity at the end of a day of travel to share his wisdom about leading churches to address issues of social justice in the midst of polarization.
Pete Enns begins the first of his Mary Washburn Wilson lectures at Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity. There’s still time to catch his 1:00 lecture if you’re not here for this one.
October 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Pete Enns begins the first of his Mary Washburn Wilson lectures at Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity. There’s still time to catch his 1:00 lecture if you’re not here for this one.
Let us pray for the people of Jamaica as dangerously powerful Hurricane Melissa approaches the country, and let us prepare to help them in the aftermath of the storm.
October 28, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Let us pray for the people of Jamaica as dangerously powerful Hurricane Melissa approaches the country, and let us prepare to help them in the aftermath of the storm.
In addition to the endorsement from @jamesmartinsj.bsky.social I shared earlier, I'm grateful for endorsements from my fellow Baptist theologians Beth Newman and Darrell Jackson for my new book Encountering Pope Leo XIV: Baptist Reflections on the Beginning of a Pontificate.
October 27, 2025 at 11:29 PM
In addition to the endorsement from @jamesmartinsj.bsky.social I shared earlier, I'm grateful for endorsements from my fellow Baptist theologians Beth Newman and Darrell Jackson for my new book Encountering Pope Leo XIV: Baptist Reflections on the Beginning of a Pontificate.
This Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost at McGill Baptist Church in Concord, NC: “The Journey of Justification” (Joel 2:23-32; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18:9-14).
October 25, 2025 at 4:24 PM
This Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost at McGill Baptist Church in Concord, NC: “The Journey of Justification” (Joel 2:23-32; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18:9-14).
From conservative commentator George F. Will (gift article). wapo.st/3WRMcKG
Opinion | When ICE came for a U.S. citizen and Army veteran
George Retes is suing the federal government for unconstitutional detention.
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October 24, 2025 at 11:27 PM
From conservative commentator George F. Will (gift article). wapo.st/3WRMcKG
Steve does an unboxing video, with a little help from Max the Collie! Author copies of my new book Encountering Pope Leo XIV: Baptist Reflections on the Beginning of a Pontificate. youtu.be/MuAV9FTUO6E?...
Unboxing video—Encountering Pope Leo XIV: Baptist Reflections on the Beginning of a Pontificate
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October 24, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Steve does an unboxing video, with a little help from Max the Collie! Author copies of my new book Encountering Pope Leo XIV: Baptist Reflections on the Beginning of a Pontificate. youtu.be/MuAV9FTUO6E?...
I'm grateful for @jamesmartinsj.bsky.social's back cover endorsement of my new book Encountering Pope Leo XIV: Baptist Reflections on the Beginning of a Pontificate, which released yesterday. I had the pleasure of meeting Fr. Jim in Rome while I was experiencing the story told in this book.
October 22, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I'm grateful for @jamesmartinsj.bsky.social's back cover endorsement of my new book Encountering Pope Leo XIV: Baptist Reflections on the Beginning of a Pontificate, which released yesterday. I had the pleasure of meeting Fr. Jim in Rome while I was experiencing the story told in this book.
I just realized that today’s release of my new book Encountering Pope Leo XIV: Baptist Reflections on the Beginning of a Pontificate is exactly six months after the death of Pope Francis on April 21 – the event that began the story I tell in this book.
October 21, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I just realized that today’s release of my new book Encountering Pope Leo XIV: Baptist Reflections on the Beginning of a Pontificate is exactly six months after the death of Pope Francis on April 21 – the event that began the story I tell in this book.
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@stevenrharmon.bsky.social takes readers on a once in a lifetime journey to the Vatican in this new book from Nurturing Faith 📚 Order your copy today: ow.ly/hXRv50XfC6X
It's book release day! Order Encountering Pope Leo XIV: Baptist Reflections on the Beginning of a Pontificate from the Nurturing Faith bookstore at @goodfaithmedia.bsky.social: goodfaithmedia.org/product/enco...
October 21, 2025 at 2:48 PM
@stevenrharmon.bsky.social takes readers on a once in a lifetime journey to the Vatican in this new book from Nurturing Faith 📚 Order your copy today: ow.ly/hXRv50XfC6X
It's book release day! Order Encountering Pope Leo XIV: Baptist Reflections on the Beginning of a Pontificate from the Nurturing Faith bookstore at @goodfaithmedia.bsky.social: goodfaithmedia.org/product/enco...
October 21, 2025 at 1:12 PM
It's book release day! Order Encountering Pope Leo XIV: Baptist Reflections on the Beginning of a Pontificate from the Nurturing Faith bookstore at @goodfaithmedia.bsky.social: goodfaithmedia.org/product/enco...