One of the more common subjects of discussions among Southern Baptists today regards those who are leaving, have left, or are considering leaving the SBC. I can sympathize to some extent. As a younger man in seminary in the 1980s, I considered the possibility as well, disillusioned by some things I had seen and heard […]
Okay. Ed Stetzer is my Paul (imitate him) and Jonathan Merritt my Barnabas (Doc you have to do this). I have decided to try this twittering thing. Who knows, 3 people on earth may care. I am not really sure I do, but I am going to give it a whirl. Now if one of […]
This week I had the joy of speaking at Spiritual Emphasis Week for Wake Christian Academy in Raleigh. WCA is one of the largest Christian schools in the area. I speak regularly at such schools, but I have to say I had one of the best times ever with these students! I met many who […]
Folks who know me well would know my great passion for reaching the cities of the US. I am grateful for all our strong focus on international missions at SEBTS. I just returned from Thailand myself. Still, my heart breaks for the great cities in America. I have lived in some: Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Indianapolis, […]
I already mentioned how I love and appreciate Johnny Hunt and have for the almost 20 years I have known him. I saw this quote at Baptist21.com that encouraged me: “We have to acknowledge that many people are doing church differently in many contexts right here — we must acknowledge that you do not have to travel […]
First Baptist Church, Jacksonville, Florida, would rank as one of the greatest, most historic churches in the SBC. I had the great joy of making my first visit to FBC this past weekend, and what a treat it was! First Jax has one of the most impressive sites you could imagine, from the preschool building […]
A razor blade. Cold steel. Sharp. And used. Sounds like the perfect gift, right? Not really.We all love gifts. If you look around your room or office you will likely see a few gifts that would not bring much on Craigslist, but you treasure greatly. In my office I have a few:
–A Barbie doll from […]
One of the great joys I have now that I am not-so-young-a-leader anymore is to help others. I have had the honor of writing or co-writing many books. My colleague Mark Liederbach, easily one of the brightest ethicists and most popular campus teachers around, is publishing his first book with me (info below). This will […]
Maybe so, or at least I had an article published by relevant magazine online with Jonathan Merritt. You can read it at here.
I want to encourage you to check out baptist21.com, put together by some of the finest young minds in the SBC. These fellows are not focused on whining and personal attacks, but on issues that matter. They get some things I wish more would….Check it out and be a part of the future.
