SBC Voices

Ageism and immortality in the SBC. Why we are joyfully ignorant.

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When I was a young man . . . ok a younger man, in my teens and 20s, I had some great mentors. I had men who walked with me and beside me, who encouraged me and really showed me the ropes. I am so grateful for those men and the men in my life now who encourage me and provide me opportunities. The world at large is not looking to help me at all. At the age of 34, I have been around long enough to know that emergent and incumbent leaders don't get along too well. The emergent feel like they are marginalised and stifled, the incumbent feel like they are disrespected and pushed aside. The … [Read more...] about Ageism and immortality in the SBC. Why we are joyfully ignorant.

The Lord’s Supper and “Rethinking” Church

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Let’s admit it: as much as we Southern Baptists like to talk about the Bible being our sole guide for faith and practice, we sometimes have some strange practices.  The Lord’s Supper for example—4 of the 5 Southern Baptist churches I’ve been involved in do the Lord’s Supper once a quarter (and maybe another time or two around special occasions—usually the Christmas and Easter holidays), put the little piece of something that I think is supposed to be bread and the little cups of juice in shiny containers, and then cover it all with a white sheet.  And, of course, when it comes time to serve … [Read more...] about The Lord’s Supper and “Rethinking” Church

GUEST POST: Young-Preachers- Finding a Place to Preach

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[First posted by David Brumbelow, at Gulfcoast Pastor] When I attended college, I was surprised to meet young preachers who had never preached. They had felt God’s call to preach. They had surrendered their lives to the ministry. They were being educated to follow that call. Yet they had never had the opportunity to preach. Others I met had only had the chance to preach once or twice. Part of the blame goes to their home pastors. Pastor, if you have a young man who surrenders his life to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ - give him the opportunity to preach. Let him bring a devotional in a … [Read more...] about GUEST POST: Young-Preachers- Finding a Place to Preach

SBC Voices is BEING CLOSED

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I did not think they would be able to do it, but the powers-that-be who have not been pleased with some of the things that we have written in the last few months and a great injustice is being done. A secret group of powerful men has convinced a judge in Nashville that SBC Voices, in using the term "SBC" has falsely presented ourselves as the official voice of the Southern Baptist Convention.  They have threatened us with a multi-million dollar lawsuit if we do not shut down. We have secured the services of Howell Scott, who was on the "O.J. Simpson Dream Team" with Johnny Cochran and … [Read more...] about SBC Voices is BEING CLOSED

Tim Rogers Announces Second Pastor’s Conference in Phoenix

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Longtime blogger Tim Rogers has announced plans to set up a second Pastor's Conference in Phoenix this summer, because so many Baptists are upset with the list of speakers that were announced by Vance Pitman for "Aspire", the established Pastor's Conference. While details are still sketchy, there have been a few speakers and musicians announced. Keynote Speaker:  Steve Anderson from Faithful Word Baptist Church in Tempe, Arizona will be delivering some old-fashioned Baptist, fire and brimstone preaching. Tim has released a clip of a sermon he will be presenting himself, addressing … [Read more...] about Tim Rogers Announces Second Pastor’s Conference in Phoenix

The SBC Annual Meeting: Secrets Revealed

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All kinds of information comes in to the various people that contribute to SBCVoices. Some of that information is good, some not, and much of it never leaves our dear heads. However, every now and then, one of us gets a hold of something SBC related that must be published without delay or evaluation. So, available here for the first time is the tentative proposed order of business for the Annual Meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention. I can't tell you where it came from for at least the next 15 years, so I hope you understand. There's a rumor that the Pastor's Conference may have a similar … [Read more...] about The SBC Annual Meeting: Secrets Revealed

Peter Lumpkins and James White to Host K-Love Cruise 2011

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SBC Voices has learned that Peter Lumpkins and James White will team to host the 2011 K-Love Cruise.  The theme for the week is "Friends are Friends Forever." In addition to being the MCs for the nighttime concerts, Lumpkins and White will be presenting a discussion series every afternoon.  Topics will range from "Building Lasting Friendships" to "Disagreeing Agreeably" to "Positive, Encouraging Blogging." Special Musical guest will be Ergun Caner. The cruise will depart Miami on June 6 at 6 PM and sail toward Bermuda.  After a couple of days in Bermuda the ship will set sail to Puerto … [Read more...] about Peter Lumpkins and James White to Host K-Love Cruise 2011