I love students. Enough said. I could write books about them. But here are a couple who have meant a lot to me.  Walter Strickland III just started his last year in the MDiv at SEBTS. I preached at Walter’s home church, Valley Baptist in Bakersfield, California, when he was much younger.  Walter has become a son in the faith to me. We have gone on several trips together, hung out often, and dreamed about reaching the nations with the gospel. … →

“The single most effective way for Christians to ‘reach’ the US would be for 25% of them to move to two or three of the largest cities and stay there for three generations.” Tim Keller  “So there was great joy in that city.” Acts 8:8 (HCSB)  “I have many people in this city.” Acts 18:10 (HCSB) “ But they now aspire to a better land—a heavenly one. . . . for He has prepared a city for them.” Hebrews 11:16 (HCSB)  … →

  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 theologically.  I decided to stay, and have never regretted that.   Some who read this, particularly among my Facebook friends, may wonder what the … →

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 those guys can help me figure out exactly what I am doing haha.Oh my twitter name is docreid7.  Told you I do not know what … →

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 have a deep passion to live for Jesus (and a lot of new facebook friends).  Once again it confirms my passion for young leaders in … →