I believe a potential model for what a “Great Commission Resurgence” Church in the SBC might look would be my local church. I want to state up front that I am not the pastor, nor vision setter for my church. I joined this church when I moved to seminary because I believed that my own spiritual maturing would take place …
Another Round of GCR Articles to Check Out
Baptist21 would like its readers to be aware of four recent GCR articles. The first is by Pastor David Platt (who will be on this year’s B21 Panel SBC 2010). Platt discusses why he supports the GCR. Second, James Smith of the Florida Baptist Witness compiles the thoughts Johnny Hunt and Ronnie Floyd on the Cooperative Program and why they …
Why I think Younger Southern Baptists who Care about Reaching the World but are Not so Sure About the Convention should be Very Attentive the Next Two Weeks
Baptist21 posts the following guest blog with the permission of its author, Pastor J.D. Greear. J.D. is the Lead Pastor of the Summit Church in Raleigh-Durham, NC and is a member of the Great Commission Resurgence Task Force. I want to address those of you who, like me, have a Baptist past but have often found yourself wondering, regarding the …
GCR is About Access not Degree
As I have navigated the various responses towards the proposals set forth by the Great Commission Resurgence Task Force, I have observed several unfortunate misconceptions. Chief among these misconceptions is the thought by some that the Task Force and proponents of the GCR are saying that people in India are “more” lost than those that have not trusted Christ in …
B21 Panel @ SBC2010 Bio: Jimmy Scroggins
B21 is excited to have Jimmy Scroggins joining this year’s B21 Panel @ SBC2010 (REGISTER HERE). Jimmy Scroggins currently serves as the Senior Pastor of the Historic First Baptist Church of West Palm Beach, Florida. Under his leadership, FBCWPB has grown to become the 50th fastest-growing church in America and the Baptist Messenger has named him one of the Top-Ten …
Why I am an Obstacle to Cooperation and Potentially a GCR
I love cooperation and I am thankful for the cooperation that takes place among Southern Baptists. This has made so many things possible for me, and many others. And it has certainly given us an opportunity to participate in the Great Commission together. I am so thankful for the hard work and the many hours that the GCRTF has put …
Recent GCR Articles of Note
Baptist21 would like to make our readers aware of several noteworthy GCR articles and a series of blog posts at Between the Times. Recently, Ed Stetzer released a blog entitled, “Will Southern Baptists Ignore the Ongoing Decline?” In this article he writes: A LifeWay report released today showed that overall SBC membership continues to decline—for the third straight year. Despite …
B21 Panel @ Advance
Baptist21 had the privilege of hosting a panel lunch discussion at the recent Advance the Church Conference. The topic of discussion was “Church Planting v. Church Revitalization.” The panelists included Acts29 President Scott Thomas, Lifeway Research President Ed Stetzer, Southern Baptist Convention President Johnny Hunt, Summit Church Pastor J.D. Greear, and Vintage21 Pastor Tyler Jones. Below is the video and …
Guest Blog: Steve McKinion on Great Commission Churches and the GCR
Guest Blogger: Steven A. McKinion is a professor of Theology, Church History, and Hermeneutics at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. In addition, he is the lead pastor of the New Covenant Fellowship Church Plant in Raleigh, NC. Dr. McKinion blogs at www.stevemckinion.com and has guest blogged a series for Baptist 21 in the past. Check out part 1, part 2, and part …
B21 Video Interview: Darrin Patrick
Baptist21 had the privilege to interview Pastor Darrin Patrick. Patrick is the lead pastor of The Journey in Saint Louis, MO, which he founded in 2002. The Journey runs eight services across four campuses and continues to aggressively plant new campuses and churches in the Saint Louis region and beyond. Darrin also serves as Vice President of the Acts 29 …