LifeWay shared this video at the SBC Annual Meeting which explained why they had to close the brick and mortar stores. I know there are people who are upset about that decision, but this video makes a compelling case. This is the way all such decisions can and should be handled. LifeWay gave the straight […]
Predictions for SBC 2020 in Orlando
I am still having trouble recovering from this year’s annual meeting. Wears this old codger out. I was born on Friday the 13th, and tried to wear 13 in athletic competition when possible. So, here are 13 prophetic utterances about 2020. Of course, if this were OT Israel my track record on predictions would have […]
Your housing allowance is safe for the forseeable future
The group that brought the federal lawsuit against the cash version of the clergy housing allowance has decided not to appeal the unanimous Federal Appeals Court ruling that upheld the thing. They have a clever title to this news: Appeals Court Blesses Housing Allowance. Now’s the time to start thinking about next year, brethren and […]
Prayers for IMB June 17, 2019
I often get newsletter updates from our missionaries. This request comes from one of those newsletters. All names have been changed for security purposes. There are many more requests over at Prayers for IMB. Take some extra time today and pray for our missionaries. We would like to ask you to please pray for one of […]
Prayers for IMB Friday June 14
This is a story from one of our missionaries. It is reprinted here with permission. All of us have stories to tell… about our lives, circumstances we may find ourselves in, or even simply what was done that day. As a journalism student I was taught to listen, but in our busy lives today, I […]
#SBC19: home runs and whiffs
Probably my most enjoyable convention in quite some time, partly because I stayed in the HQ hotel with the SBC heavy hitters. I spent my own money doing so. They surely did not. Good to see Kevin Ezell in the lobby very early in the morning, 5:30-6:00, working for us. The Westin had some very […]
On the forsuchatimeasthis rally
I made it a point to be at the rally. I suppose there were a hundred or so, some coming and going. Several of the leaders are people I have been following for a decade or more and I was pleased to meet and talk with them before and after the rally. Christa Brown and […]
Committee on Resolutions Report FINAL
It appears that 16 resolutions were submitted and 13 are being reported out, though some were produced by the committee. Many are completely rewritten by the committee. Ten of the 16 are listed as declined, yet some of them appear to have been the basis of resolutions brought forth by the committee. I am going […]
LifeWay Video Explains Store Closings
Retail losses in the last 5 years have been 50 million dollars. I hope this video is widely available. It explains the closings very well. LifeWay.com is growing and healthy. (You should go watch the whole report through the SBC’s portal, here’s the nearest points on the Lifeway report, unfortunately it’s on my Youtube […]
J.D. Greear – Eight Action Steps for the SBC on Abuse
1. We need the right heart – to grieve, mourn, and repent. 2. We need the right public statements – our resolution and bylaws change 3. Right partnerships – associations, state conventions, national entities 4. Right Training – ERLC is presenting this. 5. Right resources – video curriculum called “Becoming a Church that Cares Well […]
I Disagree with My Friends
I realized something today, following Twitter and discussing issues over meals and with friends. There are a lot of issues on which I disagree with my closest friends in the SBC. On one election ballot, my wife put her x on a different number than I did. I could not convince her that complementarianism required […]
Disposition of Motions
Dr Greenway announced the disposition of the rest of the motions. Out of Order Morgan Bush – urging churches to oppose pornography. It is a resolution. Derin Stidd – ERLC to study ways to abolish abortion. The convention can only request not direct the trustees of an entity. Caleb Lewis – request Council of Seminary […]