The Babylonians and the Romans made annual promises to their gods. Apparently, some Medieval knights took an annual “peacock vow” to re-affirm their commitment to chivalry. And each year around this time we do our 21st century version of this old practice. So as you consider all the weight you want to lose, the debt you want to pay down, …

There are some passages that if you’ve grown up in church you know and quote; they’re often put on Christian paraphernalia and utilized by pastors to bolster their ministries or fund building campaigns, but sadly little attention is given to what they actually mean in their contexts. In this series, I want to walk through a handful of these passages …

I just left the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention’s inaugural national conference. Entitled “The Gospel, Homosexuality, and the Future of Marriage,” this conference was designed to equip churches, pastors, and Christians to minister in our 21st century context on the issue of the future of marriage and sexuality. It is safe to say that I am …

The Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary served as a major sponsor for our luncheon and along with that sponsorship we give them the opportunity to share about what they do as they seek to equip students. Check out the letter from the Director of the new Spurgeon Center–an awesome resource to equip both students and pastors for effective, disciple-making ministry. The best …

Guest post by Dan Darling, Vice President for Communications at the ERLC. – When I first became a pastor, I thought the question I would be asked the most was, “Pastor, how should I think through this issue?” I was wrong. I did have people asking me, quite often, about how to apply the gospel to current cultural questions. But …

If you haven’t already, you should take a look at the College at Southeastern. It’s a great institution with solid, and expanding, degree options. What is more, it’s a place where you or someone you care about can be instructed by professors who are passionate about the church, the Great Commission, and training people to take the Gospel to the nations. …

B21 is excited for the release of The Song in theaters tonight! Pastor and best-selling author Kyle Idleman is a producer on The Song and has helped to write curriculum and a devotional for couples that will generate great discussions in your next small group. Check out Kyle’s guest post below, the resources available, and go to see The Song in theaters tonight! Over Mother’s …

In the wake of the Adrian Peterson abuse allegations, people across the country are discussing spanking. A generation ago, spanking was commonplace, but people claim we have evolved as a society, become more enlightened, and now we understand based on sociological studies you just can’t do some of the things your parents used to do. Interestingly, some Christians are arguing …

B21 is pumped about the release of The Song, both the movie and accompanying resources. If you’re not familiar with the project, clink on the link and check it out, or read the letter below from Kyle Idleman about it’s usefulness in your life and ministry. Dear Fellow Pastor, If you’re like me, you’ve given a lot of relationship advice …

As we all wrestle with how we view our job as a Christian, undoubtedly important questions arise. In this post Benjamin Quinn both asks some of those questions and offers helpful resources for pastors and laypeople alike. Let’s continue the discussion and all seek to redeem our understanding of work in light of the gospel. What is work? Does it matter …