I am more convinced than ever that we must do more to train and equip our best and brightest young people to be leaders in the cause of the Great Commission regardless of their location or vocation. That is why I spend so much time with young adults, and why I am teaching more classes in the future in the College at Southeastern (C@SE). Evidence points to a growing movement among evangelical youth. For instance, from 1990-2004, state university enrollment … →

“The time has come to stand for what we believe in” Hillsong United April 27. This date hardly connects one’s thoughts with a key event compared to those more obvious, such as December 25 or July 4. On April 27 some notable events did occur, including: Historian Edward Gibbon was born (1737), as was Ulysses S. Grant (1822) Beethoven composed Fur Elise (1810) The steamboat Sultana exploded and sank in the Mississippi, killing 1,700 people (1865) Xerox PARC introduced the … →

Since being tasked with teaching student ministry at SEBTS this past Tuesday I have been blessed to receive many kind words from friends. I am grateful for the enthusiasm, and will be calling on these and others to help in the coming days. Pray for us as we seek to train a generation of student pastors who will in turn prepare a generation to change the world. Here are some of the kind words: “Who else on the planet is … →

This past Monday morning I had the great joy of speaking to about 225 students in Orlando, Florida. For almost three hours I challenged them to think biblically, dealing with subjects from the great gospel to theodicy, and from the exclusivity of Jesus to the wonder of creation. I have learned that students from middle and high school, not to mention college, long for teaching that helps them live biblically. And I love to teach them! We make a grave … →

Danny Akin just picked up a big stone with the gospel carved in the center of it and threw it across the SBC. Spash. When a rock hits a pond on a quiet day you look to see its effect. A smooth stone skimming across a glassy-smooth body of water twelve times in succession creates ripples spreading across the expanse, touching every inlet and outlet.  Perhaps you have heard or read Akin’s twelve-fold splash which started in North Carolina and … →