Posts Tagged ‘Southern Baptist Convention’
Are Southern Baptists Enjoying a Golden Era in Theological Education? (I)
As I made the Golden Era assertion, I—and those in attendance—realized the magnitude of the claim. My assertion, and the dialogue it generated, prompted me to further reflection. After doing so, I am all the more convinced the validity of my claim. Read more
Why I’m Encouraged about the Future of the SBC
In spite of statistics that show decreases in certain key denominational metrics—including baptisms—I am actually encouraged about the SBC. My encouragement is not rooted in some political calculation, nor in the assurance of a near-term reversal in trend lines. My encouragement is rooted in what God appears to be doing in at least five key areas of our convention. Read more
To Your Tents O Israel: A 30-Year Retrospective on Roy Honeycutt’s Holy War Sermon
Honeycutt’s Holy War sermon was demagoguery in the purest sense of the word. In hindsight, despite its forcefulness, his call to arms seemed destined to fail for four reasons. Read more
Chapel Dedication Prayer
This week marks an historic week for the Midwestern Seminary community, as we welcome friends from around the world to celebrate with us the dedication of our new chapel, the Daniel Lee Chapel. The chapel has been a source of great anticipation and expectation for Midwestern Seminary over the past several years, and many have Read more
Dispatches from the International Mission Board
This past week, I had the privilege of spending a few days in Richmond, Va., at the International Mission Board. The initial reason for my trip was to preach in chapel, but while there I spent a number of hours walking the IMB’s halls, fellowshipping with their leadership team, and visiting extensively with President Tom Read more