Jim Smith at the Florida Baptist Witness has written a thoughtful editorial in response to the insanity of First Baptist Dallas’ Grinch Alert website. We want to encourage you to read the article. We also pray that Christians will embrace the true meaning of the season. Jesus came to seek and to save the lost, not criticize them for acting …
B21 Podcast: Interview with Tullian Tchividjian
B21’s Nathan Akin had the privilege of interviewing Pastor Tullian Tchividjian for the B21 Podcast. A Bio from his blog at Gospel Coalition – William Graham Tullian Tchividjian (pronounced cha-vi-jin) is the Senior Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. A Florida native, he is a visiting professor of theology at Reformed Theological Seminary and a grandson …
The Evolution of Christian Hip-Hop
As the Unashamed Tour finishes up in Raleigh (more info about that at the bottom), I have been reflecting on the evolution of Christian Hip-Hop. When I was growing up, Christian Hip-Hop was to put it kindly, not the best. I couldn’t decide in the previous sentence whether to put quotations around the word “Christian” or around the words “Hip-Hop” …
B21 Interview: A29 Church Planter John Chambers (pt3)
Check out Part One of this Interview – Theological Education Check out Part Two of this Interview – Challenges in Church Planting 4.) Why are you baptist and A29? I am thoroughly Baptist. I have been Baptist my entire life. I was born into a Baptist family, saved in a Baptist church, baptized in a Baptist church, raised in a …
GCR Phase2?
The GCR Task Force emphasized that the realization of a GCR rises and falls based upon Pastors and Local Churches. And this is absolutely true for several reasons. First, the local church is THE chosen vehicle by which God is accomplishing His mission in the World. Conventions, though helpful in fostering the mission of the local churches, are not what …
Monthly Video from SBC President Bryant Wright
Bryant Wright, Pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church and President of the Southern Baptist Convention, is working hard to stay in touch with pastors of the SBC. Pastor Wright has been releasing monthly videos at Pray4SBC Check out this month’s video and continue to check back to the site regularly as we all think through how to cooperate together in …
B21 Interview: A29 Church Planter John Chambers (pt2)
Check out Part one of John’s Interview – he talks about why he is still pursuing theological education and how theological education has helped him as a church planter 3.) What are the biggest challenges for church planters in the planning, 1 year, 2 year phases of church planting? There are some similar struggles for most all planters, and then …
B21 Interview: A29 Church Planter John Chambers (pt1)
B21 recently had the privilege to interview Pastor/Church Planter John Chambers. We are so thankful for him and his kindness in taking the time to answer our questions. Quick Bio: John is a church planter in Rock Hill, SC, which is right outside of Charlotte, NC. John is an Acts29 Church Planter and his church also partners with the Southern …
NEW SBC PRESIDENT’S WEBSITE
Baptist21 would like to make our readers aware of the website of new SBC President Bryant Wright. The website is http://pray4sbc.com/ This site will feature monthly video messages from Pastor Wright (check out the past videos). This site also features a message from Pastor Wright about issues facing the SBC and how we can pray for him. This month’s message …
Upcoming Events of Note
Baptist21 would like to make our readers aware of 2 upcoming events hosted by Vintage21 and Advance the Church. First, they will host Theological Development Seminars that will take place at Vintage21 during the Fall and Spring. This will be a series of Saturday seminars taught by Bruce Ware, Gregg Allison, and many more. These Seminars are open to everyone. The …