SBC Institutions & Entities

16 April by Andrew Wencl

Calvinists and The Gospel Project

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I’ve been seeing a lot of criticism of Lifeway’s new curriculum, The Gospel Project, and it all revolves around Calvinism. Of course, I have yet to read a critical article from someone who actually claims to have read any of the materials that are posted online or cited them to prove their accusations. Many claims [...]

12 January by Jeremy Parks

Alcohol and IMB Workers

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A consistent topic of discussion on blogs is the matter of alcohol use.  Abstentionists, abolitionists, moderationalists, and free-will imbibers abound.  It is safe to say that we lack a unified opinion on the matter.  The freedom of the believer, the autonomy of the local church, and the belief in the equal indwelling of the Holy Spirit [...]

17 October by Anthony Russo

Get To’s and Got To’s

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For twenty years I did computer support in corporate America.  I was privileged to work at some of the best companies in the world.  I was getting paid to do what I loved.  Not only that, I can think of dozens of opportunities I had to experience insanely fun things.  Early in my career I [...]

11 May by Mike Bergman

It Ain’t About the Benjamins

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The nation’s economy is in a crunch.  Unemployment rates are high, gas is high, utilities are high, the dollar is falling…translate this to church and the SBC: giving is down and the Cooperative Program is down.  Many churches are having to slash budgets (including mine—our budget year ends the last day of June and it [...]

9 April by Jared Moore

(Sarcasm) 10 Reasons Why Kevin Ezell Stinks!

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Based on these 10 reasons, do you think Kevin Ezell stinks? I sure do!

1 March by Anthony Russo

An Honor, a Privilege, an Enigma, and a Challenge

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So the other day Pastor Dave here at SBCVoices emails me a username and password, and welcomes me as a Contributor to the site.  I am, of course, honored and find it a great privilege.  Yet there is something of an enigma to it all, like being given an honorary degree at a university I [...]

19 January by Dave Miller

Inform the People! An Open Letter to Baptist Press

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Dear Baptist Press, I thank you for the good work you do.  I’m going to be critical of you here, and I know that is not pleasant.  I know what it is like to have your words, your ideas, your thoughts publicly derided.  It does not feel good.  I thank you good folks for what [...]

29 July by Brandon Smith

Paige Patterson’s Decision to Speak Alongside Glenn Beck

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There has been a large outcry at Jerry Falwell, Jr.’s decision to allow the controversial, Mormon Glenn Beck speak at Liberty University’s 2010 Commencement. What hasn’t gotten near as much publicity is the fact that Paige Patterson chose to speak on the same stage with Beck. I remember a major uproar over John Piper inviting [...]

15 June by Dave Miller

Will the Real SBC Majority Please Stand Up?

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We are in Orlando determining the direction of the SBC for many years to come. We will elect a president who will guide us for the next couple of years. That may not be our most crucial decision, but it will reveal something about who we are. We will vote on several motions. I think [...]

7 February by Tony K

SEBTS’ The Gospel Comes to Life Conference

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Read Nathan Finn’s live blog notes: 20/20 Conference, Plenary Session V: Danny Akin 20/20 Conference, Plenary Session IV: Bill Brown 20/20 Conference, Session III: Mark Driscoll 20/20 Conference, Plenary Session II: C. J. Mahaney 20/20 Conference, Plenary Session I: Mark Driscoll I’m not sure if they will be posting audio, but watch for it here.

2 January by Tony K

When Money Is Tight The WMU Leads By Example

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The Tennessean.com posted a story today about cutbacks at the Woman’s Missionary Union. It was reported that they won’t ask for additional donations for operating costs. Instead they are slashing personnel expense. The article mentions unpaid furlough for employees, a hiring freeze, no raises, and pension cuts. This is a strong contrast from the “bailout” [...]

17 December by Tony K

Southwestern Seminary $3.5 Million Shortfall

SWBTS has announced it must cut at least $3.5 million (about 10%) in expenses this year. The seminary is attempting to limit cuts to current employees or faculty, but “current economic trends would make this goal difficult to achieve.”  Two programs have already been suspended: Naylor Children’s Center, a laboratory school under the direction of [...]