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 First Sunday of Advent at McGill Baptist Church in Concord, NC: The Coming of Hope (Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:36-44).
November 29, 2025 at 4:35 PM
This First Sunday of Advent at McGill Baptist Church in Concord, NC: The Coming of Hope (Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:36-44).
This week Cascade Books/Wipf and Stock Publishers is offering a 50% discount + free shipping on three of my books. Use code CONFSHIP at checkout through November 30; links to order in comments.
November 24, 2025 at 6:27 PM
This week Cascade Books/Wipf and Stock Publishers is offering a 50% discount + free shipping on three of my books. Use code CONFSHIP at checkout through November 30; links to order in comments.
Wishes for safe travels and rewarding meetings for all my friends headed to Boston for the annual meetings of the American Academy of Religion, Society of Biblical Literature, and associated organization. I’ll miss you this time!
November 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Wishes for safe travels and rewarding meetings for all my friends headed to Boston for the annual meetings of the American Academy of Religion, Society of Biblical Literature, and associated organization. I’ll miss you this time!
An adapted excerpt from my new book Encountering Pope Leo XIV: Baptist Reflections on the Beginning of a Pontificate appears as an article in the new issue of Ecumenical Trends.
November 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM
An adapted excerpt from my new book Encountering Pope Leo XIV: Baptist Reflections on the Beginning of a Pontificate appears as an article in the new issue of Ecumenical Trends.
The Theological Integration Capstone Seminar at Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity is grateful to Steve Ayers, who retired earlier this year as pastor of McGill Baptist Church in Concord, NC, for joining us this evening to share a wealth of practical lessons learned in 50 years in ministry.
November 19, 2025 at 1:45 AM
The Theological Integration Capstone Seminar at Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity is grateful to Steve Ayers, who retired earlier this year as pastor of McGill Baptist Church in Concord, NC, for joining us this evening to share a wealth of practical lessons learned in 50 years in ministry.
Today’s listen—the collaboration between The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton that dropped yesterday—defies generic classification. And I’m liking it.
November 15, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Today’s listen—the collaboration between The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton that dropped yesterday—defies generic classification. And I’m liking it.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
October 21 is official release day for my new book Encountering Pope Leo XIV: Baptist Reflections on the Beginning of a Pontificate. I'll share more info about how to order then; Barnes & Noble wins the prize for 1st bookseller to go live with a pre-order link: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/encounteri...
October 21, 2025 at 2:02 AM
October 21 is official release day for my new book Encountering Pope Leo XIV: Baptist Reflections on the Beginning of a Pontificate. I'll share more info about how to order then; Barnes & Noble wins the prize for 1st bookseller to go live with a pre-order link: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/encounteri...
Pope Leo XIV has issued the first major document of his pontificate—an “apostolic exhortation” (not an “encyclical,” which functions as a statement of doctrine, but an encouragement to the church toward a practice of the faith) titled “On Love for the Poor”: www.vatican.va/content/leo-...
October 9, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Pope Leo XIV has issued the first major document of his pontificate—an “apostolic exhortation” (not an “encyclical,” which functions as a statement of doctrine, but an encouragement to the church toward a practice of the faith) titled “On Love for the Poor”: www.vatican.va/content/leo-...
I'm grateful to Mack Dennis, pastor of FBC Asheville, for joining our Theological Integration Capstone Seminar at Gardner-Webb Univ. School of Divinity this evening to share theological perspectives & practical advice on celebrating baptism & communion and officiating marriage & funeral services.
October 8, 2025 at 12:54 AM
I'm grateful to Mack Dennis, pastor of FBC Asheville, for joining our Theological Integration Capstone Seminar at Gardner-Webb Univ. School of Divinity this evening to share theological perspectives & practical advice on celebrating baptism & communion and officiating marriage & funeral services.
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October 5, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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#AuthenticPopeLeoXIVQuote from today’s homily during Mass in St. Peter’s Square. Full homily: www.vatican.va/content/leo-...
October 5, 2025 at 10:21 PM
#AuthenticPopeLeoXIVQuote from today’s homily during Mass in St. Peter’s Square. Full homily: www.vatican.va/content/leo-...
Representing the Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity at the tri-state assembly of Tennessee Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Alabama CBF, and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Georgia. Stop by and visit awhile if you’re there!
October 3, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Representing the Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity at the tri-state assembly of Tennessee Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Alabama CBF, and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Georgia. Stop by and visit awhile if you’re there!
Headed to Chattanooga to represent the Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity at the Tri-State Assembly of Tennessee Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Alabama CBF, and CBF of Georgia. If you’re there, I hope you’ll stop by our booth to learn about our degree programs & an upcoming lecture series.
October 2, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Headed to Chattanooga to represent the Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity at the Tri-State Assembly of Tennessee Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Alabama CBF, and CBF of Georgia. If you’re there, I hope you’ll stop by our booth to learn about our degree programs & an upcoming lecture series.