SBC Voices

The Root of Church Defection

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(This post originally appeared at my blog: Borrowed Light) …those who more boldly than others incite defection from the church, and are like standard-bearers, have for the most part no other reason than their contempt of all to show they are better than the others. (John Calvin, Institutes, 1030) Ripping on the church has become a national past-time.  It is not uncommon for people to get so fed up with the brokenness of the church that they decide their relationship with Jesus could be just as easily cultivated at home. There is also the other type of person that hops from … [Read more...] about The Root of Church Defection

Being a Radicle Person

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No, that's not misspelled. I'll explain: This past week I was listening to back issues of Russell Moore's podcast of The Cross and the Jukebox. Once I got over my envy that he's getting to mix pleasurable work (talking about Jesus) with pleasure (country music), I was able to glean a good bit of information. The issue (episode?) I listened to that struck me the most, though, was this one about Don Williams' song Good Ole Boys Like Me. Dr. Moore spoke of growing up in southern Mississippi and how much he felt bad for the kids from the nearby Air Force Base that answered the "Where are you … [Read more...] about Being a Radicle Person

Tim Brister: 2011 Blog Madness Champion

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The final round has ended and Tim Brister is the 2011 SBC Blog Madness Champion. Thanks to everyone who made this annual contest a fun event. After some amazing comebacks, and a few blow calls from the officials--It's time for the final round. This poll will close Monday night 4 April after the Butler/UCon game ends. The champion will get $100 in books from WTSbooks.com Click here to see the full results from round two. Vote below and then leave a comment to stump for your favorite blogger. Who deserves the title? Which blogs are you surprised to see in the finals? [polldaddy … [Read more...] about Tim Brister: 2011 Blog Madness Champion

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