In early August I had the opportunity to take my first trip to Collegiate Week at Falls Creek camp in Oklahoma. My good friend Corey Olivier, Metro Baptist Collegiate Ministry Director in New Orleans, invited me along so I jumped at the chance. I have heard about Falls Creek most of my ministry life and always wanted to see the facility. I am now able to *check off* of my bucket list “purposely traveling to Oklahoma for any reason at all.” ;) Seriously though, let me first say that Falls Creek is an amazing place. Ridgecrest is special to Michelle and I and because of that I can see why … [Read more...] about Collegiate Week at Falls Creek
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SBCcalled.com: A Resource You Should Check Out IMMEDIATELY!
This article was supposed to be imbedded in another one I am writing about collegiate ministry and Collegiate Week in particular. But the more I wrote about this subject, the more I realized how important it is and that it really needed its own article. The Yoda of Louisiana collegiate ministry is Steve Masters, BCM director at LSU. This guy is a machine. I had known of Steve for years, but really got to know him and see him work the week we all lived together during Collegiate Week this past August. He has created a website which is chock-full of resources every Pastor, Youth Pastor, … [Read more...] about SBCcalled.com: A Resource You Should Check Out IMMEDIATELY!
How a Church Might Reallocate Funds Away From the Executive Committee
Last night after watching the debacle that was the Executive Committee (EC) meeting and then seeing so many pastors suggest they might lead their church to leave the convention or escrow their giving, I posted the following to Twitter. “Friends, please don’t leave the SBC. Too many good things happening. If anything, consider temporarily redistributing CP & GCG funds away from the EXComm until we get to Anaheim & we radically redefine the work of the EC & reformat the allocation budget commensurate w/the change.” In short order I was asked how such a redistribution might be … [Read more...] about How a Church Might Reallocate Funds Away From the Executive Committee
Seven Reflections on #SBC21 (by Jon Glass)
I’ve had the opportunity to attend 11 SBC Annual Meetings. This year was different than all the rest. It was the largest in 25 years with over 15,700 messengers. This was an historic meeting and I’m glad I was in the room. If you weren’t there and you followed along in the media, online, or on social media, it’s easy to find varying opinions and feel confused as to what transpired. At times it’s hard to tell what happened when you have to wade through the bias and perspective of the author. That being said, here is my perspective on what happened this week. 1. On Monday evening we … [Read more...] about Seven Reflections on #SBC21 (by Jon Glass)
#LONGbeforeMeToo: SBC’s Oldest Survivor Advocate Speaks Out
The following is a guest post by Dee Miller, former FMB missionary and long-time survivor advocate. Contrary to popular belief, abuse is not as big a problem as many believe. Never has been. The real problem is collusion with abuse. If we can persuade folks to stop colluding, and truly holding those accountable who do, we would soon see an end to the chronic pandemic that’s been going on since the beginning of Christianity! Just do a Google search for “collusion in the Southern Baptist Convention” and you’ll soon be reading my work as it pertains to the SBC, and learn exactly … [Read more...] about #LONGbeforeMeToo: SBC’s Oldest Survivor Advocate Speaks Out
Prayers for IMB Japan May 13, 2020
Here is a list of prayer requests from our IMB team in Japan. You can find a weekly list here Thank God for the 15 not-yet-believers attending weekly worship and Bible study regularly, pray for the salvation of these and especially two couples, two ladies, a high school boy, and a junior high school girl in whose hearts God seems to be working. Pray for a local pastor who is in the middle of moving to a new home while also trying to continue teaching the Bible to the church as well as Bible studies. As one of our missionaries helps the pastor, pray for both to have wisdom concerning the … [Read more...] about Prayers for IMB Japan May 13, 2020
Prayers for IMB May 11, 2020
Here are some prayer requests from our IMB missionaries in Europe. Please continue to remember ourpain personnel as many of them are in strict lockdown situations where they serve: Spain: During lockdown we have seen many new viewers and guests for online church services. Pray that when lockdown ends, these will translate to seekers out there connecting in person to hear more of the gospel in the context of a good community of believers. Germany: In Hamburg, colleagues are partnering with Cru and the local evangelical alliance to gather and encourage M’s in the city in their work. With … [Read more...] about Prayers for IMB May 11, 2020
Prayers for IMB Americas February 14, 2020
Happy Valentines day. Show some love today to our IMB missionaries in the Americas by praying for the following requests and by clicking over to Prayers for IMB and praying for the full list. Brazil: Pastors in Assu, Brazil, have the opportunity to attend seminary classes in their interior city. Please pray for a US volunteer who will be teaching theology of missions to these pastors February 7 and 8. Please pray for his safety and clarity of speech. Also pray for the pastors to be able to take what they learn and apply it to their ministries. Pray for more pastors to take advantage of … [Read more...] about Prayers for IMB Americas February 14, 2020
Prayers for IMB Japan February 12, 2020
Here are some requests from our IMB team in Japan. The full list is up over at Prayers for IMB Pray for an effective Bible study club to happen for the purpose of evangelism and discipleship in Osaka. Ask that the Father be present in this club and that His Name be honored. Pray for R-san, who worries about being committed to a minority group by being a Christian. Ask that she and many others on the fence can stand firm and open the way for many more to choose Christ in Osaka. A couple of missionary kids memorize a Bible verse every week. While studying a weekly verse on the way … [Read more...] about Prayers for IMB Japan February 12, 2020
Prayers for IMB Europe February 10, 2020
Here are a few prayer requests from our IMB personnel in Europe. Take a minute today and clock over to Prayers for IMB to see the full list for this week. Balkans--This month, workers in a Balkan's country ask that we please join them in praying for government favor from authorities as they are deeply entrenched in their visa process again. There’ve been some unexpected hiccups along the way, so pray for quick resolution and peace as they keep their hand at the plow in the meantime. England--A couple from Team England met with the mission team from FBC Saginaw, Texas, on February 9th to … [Read more...] about Prayers for IMB Europe February 10, 2020