Tag Archives: David Dockery
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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The Manhattan Declaration: A Bold Statement on Family and Faith
Today at 12pm, a group of evangelical, Catholic and Orthodox leaders released a statement on the sanctity of human life, traditional marriage, and religious liberty. Called the Manhattan Declaration, this statement represents a bold rebuke of current cultural trends and … Continue reading
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Al Mohler and Walter Price on the Young Guns
One of the most encouraging trends in evangelical church life that I’ve seen recently is the engagement of the older and younger generations of pastors and church leaders. Instead of standing apart from and casting aspersions at one another, current … Continue reading
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Don Carson, David Dockery, Tim Chester, and Ravi Zacharias: Events to Note (and Attend)
I wanted to compile a list of some notable conferences coming up that folks should be aware of. I get sent notice of great events somewhat regularly, and it’s a privilege to play a very small part of conference promotion. … 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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Books to Buy: Dockery on SBC and Dutcher on Idolatry
Two books to highlight in this installment of Books to Buy. This is not a review post, but a quick summary designed to put good books on your radar screen. The first is Union University president David Dockery’s new Southern … Continue reading
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Carl Henry’s Greatest Failure and Success
Found this in a poignant Christianity Today tribute to Henry written by his old friend Kenneth Kantzer. Henry’s “greatest failure” according to Kantzer, former dean of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, involved a failed plan for a “great Christian university”: “From … 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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Making Men Moral: Closing Thoughts and Conference Audio
Well, the dust cloud is settling. The Making Men Moral conference is over. It has been an incredible privilege to do this event. I am hugely impressed with Union University, David Dockery, Micah Watson, Robby George and the other theorists … Continue reading
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