Archive for February, 2014

Earlier this week I was invited to the University of Mobile to give a lecture on the issue of biblical manhood and womanhood. It was a great time to visit with old friends, make new ones, and proclaim the gospel of Christ in a culture with an increasingly relativistic view of sexuality. While in Mobile, Read more

While on vacation a number of years ago, I visited a church for Sunday worship but left questioning whether I had worshipped at all. I took in the full complement of announcements, shook hands with several greeters, viewed a skit, and enjoyed something of a concert. Though a rote prayer was offered, there was no Read more

“And they Took Knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus” by C. H. Spurgeon (Morning and Evening, February 11, Morning) “Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus.” (Acts 4:13 ESV) Read more

Dr. Allen: Dr. Smith, it is a joy to welcome you to the campus of Midwestern Seminary today. We are in the Spurgeon Room today, in the President’s home, the Vivion Home, here on campus. It is a joy to have you here to talk about topics that are of interest to us. Most especially, we Read more

In recent days, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary launched the Midwestern Training Network, a strategic partnership with churches and individuals to train the next generation of gospel ministers. The Midwestern Training Network originally began as a St. Louis initiative with The Journey church, but quickly metastasized throughout the region. Though it is only a few days Read more