Posts Tagged ‘Other’

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

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

“Being Born Again, not of Corruptible Seed, but of Incorruptible” by C. H. Spurgeon (Morning and Evening, May 4, Evening) “Since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God…” (1 Peter 1:23 ESV) Peter most earnestly exhorted the scattered saints to love each Read more

Last week Dick and Rich Bott, from Bott Radio Network, hosted me on their show “The Complete Story.” The Botts and I talked about the importance of training faithful preachers of God’s Word, my vision for Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, the role of theological education in the local church, and the importance of confessional integrity Read more