Category Archives: Southern Baptists
Christopher Hitchens Was Wrong: Martin Luther King, Jr. on “Cosmic Companionship” at Southern Seminary
This from the archival history of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, a site that has a lot of information on the school (including a section called “Our Lore” that has a number of fun and interesting stories): In April 1961, … Continue reading
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Southern Baptists, the Gospel, and Ronnie Floyd
Doug Baker of the Oklahoma Messenger just did an Insight vidcast with Ronnie Floyd, Senior Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Springdale, Arkansas. Dr. Floyd is a widely respected pastor in the Southern Baptist Convention and an architect of … Continue reading
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David Dockery on the Great Commission Resurgence
Have you wondered what on earth the “Great Commission Resurgence” is in recent months? You may know it’s a development in the Southern Baptist Convention. But until now, you might have found little concrete information about it. If that is the … Continue reading
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Powerhouse Conference at Union University: Southern Baptists, Evangelicals, and the Future of Denominations
In just one month, from October 6-9, 2009 in Jackson, TN, Union University is hosting one of the more interesting conferences to be held in conservative Christian circles in 2009-10 (yes, I’m on the school calendar). It’s entitled “Southern Baptists, … Continue reading
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The Link 7.24.09: Mark Driscoll’s Book, Tim Tebow’s Faith, and Martha’s Vineyard
1. Have you seen the new Sports Illustrated profile of University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow? If not, here it is. This guy seems to be the real deal. An outspoken Christian who loves preaching the gospel. Encouraging. 2. That … Continue reading
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At SBTS, Fidelity Matters: A Friendly Response to Dave Doran
For those of you who did not follow my post about the Southern Seminary sesquicentennial and the subsequent discussion it sparked, Andy Naselli put together a nice blog about the two sides related to the McCall Pavilion controversy at Southern. … Continue reading
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The Link 6.26.09: Danny Akin, Mark Dever, and the SBC’s Future
1. Just one link in this busy week. For those who have not heard of this conference, it is worth noting: “God Exposed: Awkward Preaching in a Comfortable Age – September 25-26, 2009 — Sponsored by 9Marks and Southeastern Baptist Theological … Continue reading
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Rumbling in the SBC: 2009 Convention Dispatches
I’m in the River City (Louisville, KY) for vacation. My trip has coincided with a number of fun events: first, the annual Southern Baptist Convention, and second, the 150th anniversary of Southern Seminary, my alma mater. The SBTS extravaganza is tomorrow, … Continue reading
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Compelling Books: Thom Rainer’s Simple Church
This is not a book review of Rainer’s 2005 text, Simple Church, but more a reflection based on the book. I will give you a quick summation before I leave you with my thoughts. Rainer, a church consultant and strategist … Continue reading
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Compelling Books: Thom Rainer’s Simple Church
This is not a book review of Rainer’s 2005 text, Simple Church, but more a reflection based on the book. I will give you a quick summation before I leave you with my thoughts. Rainer, a church consultant and strategist … Continue reading
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