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)
Wall Street Journal on Church Discipline, Excommunication, Baptist Ban – WSJ
A resurgence of church discipline is making the news today as the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has written an article on church discipline, excommunication and the ban. They cite several cases from Baptist churches and even quote Southern Seminary professor Greg Wills. Here is what Southern Baptist bloggers and others are saying about the news. Wall Street Journal on Church Discipline, Excommunication, Baptist Ban - WSJ A Wall Street Journal Hatchet Job by Dr. Hershael York, a professor at Southern Seminary and Southern Baptist pastor. He writes The article is tantamount to being against … [Read more...] about Wall Street Journal on Church Discipline, Excommunication, Baptist Ban – WSJ
Southern Baptist Bloggers In Their Own Words #2
When unconditional and denominational elections collide from 5SOLAS I plan on being in Indianapolis and it is my prayer that God will show His grace upon a denomination that does not deserve it. It is my prayer that He will bless us with a zeal for His glory and for a love for one another that does not come at the expense of doctrinal fidelity. It is my prayer, but I am not optimistic. May God show me to be wrong. Vietnam church granted legal recognition from IMB News This historic development is expected to encourage future evangelism and church-planting efforts in the country. The True … [Read more...] about Southern Baptist Bloggers In Their Own Words #2
TULIP Blooming: Christianity Today Stops To Smell The New Southern Baptist Calvinism
The Calvinist Resurgence in the Southern Baptist Convention is drawing national media attention, I'm sure it won't be the last time. Christianity today has written a length article that deals with Calvinism in the SBC. They quote a pastor from the Arbuckle Baptist Association and several denominational leaders. Read the whole story for yourself - here's the tasty final quote: "The totality of history shows the vast majority of Baptists have not been [Calvinists], so why go back to the founders?" Page said. "I think we need to go back to the Bible." HT: Denny Burk Timmy Brister has … [Read more...] about TULIP Blooming: Christianity Today Stops To Smell The New Southern Baptist Calvinism
Southern Baptist Bloggers In Their Own Words
I'm still experimenting with the Baptist Buzz Backlog and what format would best highlight the posts. Today, I give you Baptist Bloggers in their own words. The advice I receive generally falls into two categories: give up and let the para-church ministries reach these kids or throw money at them doing fun things with lots of give-aways. I’m not willing to do either one of those. Read Church-based College Ministry from sbc IMPACT! So, let us together thank many in the EC movement for their reminder of the importance of right behavior, but let us together endeavor to not miss the … [Read more...] about Southern Baptist Bloggers In Their Own Words
R. Albert Mohler Jr. Answers The Calvinism Criticism
Getting into politics is like inviting the whole world to clean your closet, or at least rummage around a bit. For better or worse, this holds true for Southern Baptist politics. In January they announced R. Albert Mohler Jr. would be nominated for Southern Baptist Convention President at the Annual Southern Baptist Meeting this June in Indianapolis, Indiana. (We need to shorten all those names!) The Anti-Mohlers wasted little time. Within a week, many questions were raised about his character, theology and leadership abilities. Most of this was excepted. What surprised me was the … [Read more...] about R. Albert Mohler Jr. Answers The Calvinism Criticism
Baptist Buzz Backlog 1/14/08
Here are some of the best Southern Baptist blog posts form the last week. Every day I scan my all known SBC Voices and link to the best posts, typically 3-5 per day. I hope to turn this into a weekly feature for SBC Voices each Friday, so be sure to get our RSS feed or subscribe to SBC Voices by Email. The Calculus of Worthiness from Praisegod Barebones Toward an SBC Reform ‘Platform’ (I): “A Contract with... from Agree to Disagree Agreeably FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW from SelahV Today Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells: An Amazing Breakthrough... from The Ethics & … [Read more...] about Baptist Buzz Backlog 1/14/08