SBC Voices

Baptist Buzz: Southern Baptist Environmentalism

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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

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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

31 Southern Baptist Convention Resolutions on Racism (Race Relations)

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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

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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

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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

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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