One of the highlights for me of this year’s SBC annual meeting was the opportunity I had on the Sunday morning before the convention to worship at both FBC Farmersville with Bart Barber and Cornerstone Baptist Church with Dwight McKissic. Bart and Dwight were gracious hosts, and their congregations were both very welcoming. It was a joy […]
Why I’m glad JD Greear was elected SBC President
I did not vote for JD Greear on the first ballot in 2016. I did vote for him the second time around. I was prepared to do so again on the third ballot, but I was glad when he graciously stepped aside for Steve Gaines to become SBC President. While he was not obligated to […]
Pass us not, O gentle Savior
It’s been a tough couple of weeks (really couple of months) in the SBC. Leaders have fallen. Sin has been revealed. There is a heaviness that rests over our Southern Baptist family as we head into our annual meeting this week A friend recently said, “Tell me why I should stay.” Those are sobering words. […]
Five Questions Heading into #SBC18
My suitcase is packed. I am headed for Dallas. This will be my sixth Southern Baptist Convention. My first was in Houston in 2013, and I haven’t missed one since. I am excited to hear reports of what God is doing among and through Southern Baptists. I am excited to enjoy some tasty tex-mex. And […]
One Question for Each Entity Head at #SBC18
The Q&A time after the reports by each entity head at the SBC Annual Meeting can get interesting. There is usually at least one question and answer each year that is worth witnessing. Unfortunately, Wiley Drake will not be present in Dallas to question the salvation of any of our entity heads. The Q&A time […]
Answering Some Objections Regarding Paige Patterson
The trustees of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary have a difficult meeting ahead of them on May 22. Their President, Dr. Paige Patterson, has come under fire recently for comments made at a 2000 CBMW event regarding abuse and a 2015 conference where he referred to a 16 year old’s appearance as “nice.” I won’t rehash […]
Some Articles to Consider
Like you, I’ve been reading a lot about the current situation with Paige Patterson, the SBC annual meeting, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. It’s a mess that doesn’t appear to be headed for any kind of resolution before we arrive in Dallas for the annual meeting. While Patterson’s original comments and recent response are deeply […]
From the Voice that Matters Most: Ephesians 2:1-5 – But God!
We share our opinions and insights at SBC Voices, but we believe that the Voice that matters most is the one that comes from God’s Word. We present these daily expositional devotions, beginning with a tour of Ephesians called, “Walk Worthy,” in hopes of encouraging our readers to remember to listen to the Voice above […]
Some Quick Comments on the Paige Patterson Ordeal
You may be aware that Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary President Paige Patterson has come under fire over the past few days for comments he made in 2000 during a Q&A time at a meeting sponsored by the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. Here are the comments that are drawing criticism. The church will never […]
BREAKING: SBC Executive Committee Forms Search Committee
The Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention met in Nashville today for a special called meeting to elect a search committee to find the next President and CEO of the SBC Executive Committee. This meeting was necessitated by the sudden resignation of Dr. Frank Page last month. The floor was opened for nominations, and […]
Coming to #T4G18?
A few of the contributors to this blog are headed to T4G this week. I also know that some of our commenters are headed that way as well. Maybe there are more that I don’t know about. Well, consider this your invitation to join us for dinner on Thursday night. We’ll talk T4G, SBC, and […]
Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it
Much of the SBC world is still reeling this morning from the news that Executive Committee President Frank Page resigned yesterday due to moral failure. I won’t rehash the details here, but you can read Dave Miller’s post from yesterday here. It includes a link to the Baptist Press story. I love the great hymn Come […]