The Final Four has begun After 770+ votes and nearly 50 comments, it's time to advance the final 16 Southern Baptist blogs to the second round of Blog Madness. The first round focused on the relative influence of these bloggers. For this session I want you to consider the helpfulness of each blog, especially when they write about SBC related issues. Or suppose that Baptist was going to carry one blog post a month from from four blogs, which blogger would you suggest? Update: New prized added - read more here. Despite all my hard work, I was only able to manufacture a small measure of … [Read more...] about Second Round: 2008 SBC Blog Madness at SBC Voices
2008 Blog Madness at SBC Voices
Update #1: I've had to edit some vote totals due to irregular polling results. In other words, please don't vote 33 times for your same blogger from the same internet connection in a matter of 2 minutes! I've also made the polling security a little tighter to discourage those excessive displays of affection. This will make make it harder for voters from the same IP to vote. Sorry I had to lock the doors. If anyone has notices erratic jumps in results, please let me know and I'll check it out. Last September, Les Puryear wrote a post on his blog titled Who's Who In SBC Blogging. I was … [Read more...] about 2008 Blog Madness at SBC Voices
Closing In On 300 – You Can Help
This website is now tracking 298 SBC blogs and news feeds! While that number seems big, too big when you are trying to track them all down yourself, I am sure that some more are hiding out in the blog backwoods. We are Southern Baptists after all. I need your help to find them. If you sun across any Southern Baptist blogs or newsfeeds that you suspect I've missed, just email me the information TonyKummer@gmail.com If you find this site helpful, you can also link back or announce the almost milestone for Southern Baptist bloggers. Thanks to everyone who has emailed and encouraged me in … [Read more...] about Closing In On 300 – You Can Help
Blog Buttons For SBC Voices
Scott has been asking for blog buttons for SBC Voices. Here are several to choose from. 150 px wide Sidebar Button 180 px wide Sidebar Button 200 px wide Sidebar Button 468 px wide Banner … [Read more...] about Blog Buttons For SBC Voices
Baptist Buzz: Southern Baptist Environmentalism
I was a little amused tonight when I caught word of the recent buzz over Southern Baptist Environmentalism this weekend. I kept reading and it turns out many are calling this a "movement." Here are what some SBC Voices are saying. The Southern Baptist Environment & Climate Initiative This is the official website that hosts the declaration and list of signers. They offer a resource link list of environmental resources to educate Southern baptists on the issues. Baptist Press released a couple of articles to clarify this is not an "official" statement of Southern Baptist policy, … [Read more...] about Baptist Buzz: Southern Baptist Environmentalism
New State Pages Added
I've just updated SBC Voices with three new state pages. As always, email me with any new Southern Baptist blogs you discover or to correct my classifications. You can now find blogs and news feeds from the following: Arkansas SBC Voices Maryland SBC Voices Iowa SBC Voices And don't miss the other states already up and running. This index is listed in the left sidebar: Alabama SBC Voices Florida SBC Voices Georgia SBC Voices Illinois SBC Voices Indiana SBC Voices Kansas SBC Voices Kentucky SBC Voices Louisiana SBC Voices Mississippi SBC Voices Missouri SBC Voices North … [Read more...] about New State Pages Added
Video: Top Secret LifeWay Research Project Revealed
In November 2007, The Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist convention commissioned LifeWay Research to develop a strategy to attract young leaders to the upcoming Southern Baptist Convention Annual meeting. … [Read more...] about Video: Top Secret LifeWay Research Project Revealed
Albert Mohler – Out Of SBC Presidential Consideration
Dr. Albert Mohler will undergo surgery to remove a tumor and withdraw as SBC Presidential contender. … [Read more...] about Albert Mohler – Out Of SBC Presidential Consideration
Dr. R. Albert Mohler Interview
Pastor Les Puryear has posted a text interview with Dr. Mohler. He asks some great questions including one about Mohler’s nomination for SBC president. They also discuss several of the biggest Southern Baptist Convention issues. … [Read more...] about Dr. R. Albert Mohler Interview
31 Southern Baptist Convention Resolutions on Racism (Race Relations)
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day - here are the 31 Southern Baptist Convention Resolutions on Racism (Race Relations) from the SBC Annual Meetings ON THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DRED SCOTT DECISION 2007 RESOLUTION ON THE ARSON OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN CHURCHES 1996 RESOLUTION ON AFRICAN-AMERICAN THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION 1995 RESOLUTION ON RACIAL RECONCILIATION ON THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION 1995 RESOLUTION ON RACIAL AND ETHNIC RECONCILIATION 1993 RESOLUTION ON RACISM 1989 RESOLUTION ON INVOLVEMENT OF BLACKS AND OTHER MINORITIES SOUTHERN BAPTIST … [Read more...] about 31 Southern Baptist Convention Resolutions on Racism (Race Relations)