The EC is opening the floor for nominations for EC chair. Hoyt Savage from Nevada nominates Andrew Hunt from Indiana. Mike Keahbone (sp?) nominates Jared Wellman from Texas. Ballots are being distributed … [Read more...] about Election of EC Officers – Chairperson
SBC Voices Dinner Fellowship
Every year we try to gather on Monday afternoon/evening of the Pastors' Conference to share a meal together. Unfortunately, you have to pay for your own meal! Jenni and I walked the area yesterday looking for a place. It was either an IHOP-type restaurant or there was a place that would cost about a hundred bucks a person. We split the difference. We will go to Savor immediately after the PC's afternoon session ends. It costs $24 per person, plus alcohol for Calvinists (I kid) and tip. They serve a 4 course meal. Appetizer. Charcuterie board. Pizza. Desert. Looks pretty … [Read more...] about SBC Voices Dinner Fellowship
Why I Believe the SBC Needs Bart Barber as President
First of all, let me be clear - it isn't because I agree with him about everything. If you delve back into the history of SBC blogging, you will find that I got to know Bart by DISAGREEING with him on almost every issue that mattered in the early "Baptist Identity" days. I'm not sure either of us changed our minds on those issues, but we forged a friendship anyway. Folks, when I was a candidate for Second VP a decade ago, Bart endorsed my opponent! (Still haven't fully forgiven you, Bart!) It is not just my friendship with him that is the basis of my recommendation. Yes, I consider him a … [Read more...] about Why I Believe the SBC Needs Bart Barber as President
SBC Voices Contributors – SBC Annual Meeting Chaos Rules Apply
I am headed over to the Anaheim Convention Center (henceforth called the ACC) to register here in a bit. This signals the beginning of chaos season here at Voices. Last year, I think I published 23 articles between Sunday and Wednesday. Others published as well. It gets pretty hectic. To add to the joy, Verizon just limited my phone''s power for overuse. Could get frustrating. Anyway, here are our rules. Rule 1: There are no rules. Rule 2: If you are a contributor, post what you got, when you got it. Don't worry about others. We might post several articles at a time. (If you don't … [Read more...] about SBC Voices Contributors – SBC Annual Meeting Chaos Rules Apply
Bringing Back the Lime Green!
After over 100 pounds of weight loss, I had to leave my lime green suit home, much to my wife's pleasure. She always hated that thing. However, I found a new eBay treasure a couple of weeks ago, a pair of lime green suede shoes to wear to this year's convention! My guess is, I will be the only person wearing lime green suede shoes at this year's Pastors' Conference or Annual Meeting. If you see me, come up and say hi. I plan to be hanging out quite a bit with Todd tonight at the SBC Voices booth. Drop by. Compliment me on my sartorial splendor. The socks add a nice touch too, don't you … [Read more...] about Bringing Back the Lime Green!
We Need a NEW BIBLICAL RESURGENCE
Though I’ve heard it asserted a hundred times, I do not think the SBC needs a “New Conservative Resurgence.” Liberalism is not making a comeback in our convention. It just isn’t so. We are a convention of men and women who believe the Bible. We have some varying viewpoints on issues, but we share a belief that the Bible is free of errors and is the absolute standard of truth. We are complementarians who believe the pastoral role is reserved for men. Yes, there are differences of opinion on the fine points of that stance. May a woman ever ascend the pulpit? Does the restriction include all … [Read more...] about We Need a NEW BIBLICAL RESURGENCE
Removing Trustees: Is This a Dam to Breach?
I sat and listened, a few years ago, as a couple of angry trustees of SWBTS tried to remove my friend Bart Barber and the rest of the officers of the SWBTS BoT after they courageously removed Paige Patterson from office for insubordination, misconduct, and other offenses. I was on Bart's side of that issue and strongly opposed, with about 97% of the room, the removal motion. Last year, I was discussing with a group of people the idea of a motion to remove at least one EC trustee, possibly more. I know that Bart disagreed with the actions, attitudes, and positions of these trustees, but when … [Read more...] about Removing Trustees: Is This a Dam to Breach?
A Real-life #SBCtoo Parable
The following video is from a non-SBC church service on May 22, 2022, recorded on Facebook Live. Evidently, the church cut its live feed when this took place. While it is not an SBC church, the 14 minutes or so seem to be a parable illustrating all that has gone on in the SBC World during the sexual abuse scandal. (if the link doesn't pop up immediately - it works for me - try this hyperlink) (I retried this video in a different format - hopefully this will work better). Consider the following: 1. The abusive pastor minimized his sin while confessing. After the service, … [Read more...] about A Real-life #SBCtoo Parable
There’s Only One Thing We Can Do
I was at the convention in 1995 when we came face to face with the grievous sin we'd committed for 140 years, a sin that was at the root of the founding of our convention - racism. We stood as one to recognize this sin, to admit that slavery, segregation, racism, and white supremacy which had been such a part of the SBC since the days of its Founders were evil, a wickedness that shamed the name of Christ, hindered the Gospel, and had no place in the life of a community of believers. We did the only thing that we could do when such sin is realized. We repented. It is an argument for another day … [Read more...] about There’s Only One Thing We Can Do
SATF Report is Out
Go to www.sataskforce.net The report is available for download. Someone suggested reading from page 149 where the accusations start. It is worse than I imagined. … [Read more...] about SATF Report is Out