Previous Sermons in the Series: Part one of this series: (Lordship of Christ) – Philippians 2 Part two of this series: (Gospel-Centeredness) – Matthew 4 Part three of this series: (Commitment to the Great Commandments) – Matthew 22:34-40 Part four of this series: (Inerrancy and Sufficiency of the Bible) – 2 Timothy 3:14-17 The recording for part five is not …
Great Stuff @ Between the Times: 21st Century SBC and GCR Myths
Check out some of the recent blogging @ “Between the Times.” The most recent series is entitled “The 21st Century SBC: Seven Crucial Aspects of our Mission.” Another series to check out is Danny Akin’s “Dispelling Myths Related to the Great Commission Resurgence.” These blogs are a must read for those concerned about the future of the Southern Baptist Convention. …
GCR Panel @ SBTS: Video and Audio (ALSO LINK TO THE MESSAGE BOARD)
Baptist21 members Jon Akin and Nick Moore were privileged to take part in a panel discussion about Southern Baptists and the Great Commission Resurgence. The panel also included Dr. Russell Moore (Vice President for Academic Administration and Dean of the School of Theology) and Dr. Chuck Lawless (Dean of the Billy Graham School) of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. GCR …
The GCR and Gospel-Centered Discipleship
What is essential to a Great Commission Resurgence? This question faces the SBC and the vitality of its future. Dr. Mark Liederbach has an answer to that question that every SBC leader and Pastor needs to hear. His answer, Gospel-Centered Discipleship. In fact, he says, “Thus a Great Commission Resurgence that doesn’t emphasize a resurgence in discipleship is no Great …
Creation Care: A Theology of Creation Stewardship
Baptist21 would like to make our readers aware of an upcoming conference discussing Creation Care at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Below is information about the event from the SEBTS Website. This conference promises to identify and discuss some of the major issues surrounding this oft-debated topic. From Southeastern Conferences Website: On October 30 and 31, 2009, The L. Russ Bush …
Audio: b21 Panel @ God Exposed
Baptist21 recently held a panel discussion on the topic, “What is a Great Commission Church?” The panelists were Danny Akin, Thabiti Anyabwile, Mark Dever, J.D. Greear, and Mark Liederbach. These men addressed a packed room about a variety of topics. Some of these topics included the definition of a church, multi-site, diversity in the church, and advice for young pastors …
The Future of Church Planting in the SBC? (Conclusion)
Part One of this Series, Primacy of the Local Church Part Two of this Series, Primacy of the Local Church Continued Part Three of this Series, A Streamlined Network Conclusion- Many seemed to be concerned about the future of the SBC, though they may be concerned about different things. Some are concerned that the SBC way is being lost because …
BAPTIST 21 ON THE RADIO
On Monday September 28 at 1pm Eastern Time Baptist 21 contributor Jon Akin will be on the “Calling for Truth” radio broadcast to discuss his recent post “The Gospel and Culture: Taken.” This live, call-in radio broadcast is on every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1, and it is hosted by Paul Dean an SBC pastor. The broadcast deals with …
Do You Have a Question for the b21 Panel? (UPDATED)
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED, THERE MAY BE SEATS AND MEALS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR. UPDATE: Baptist21’s panel discussion for this Friday during lunch time of the “God Exposed” conference is almost full, so sign up as soon as possible. The panel will feature Danny Akin, Thabiti Anyabwile, Mark Dever, J.D. Greear, and Mark Liederbach. The event will take place in …
The Future of Church Planting in the SBC? (Part 3)
Part One of The Future of Church Planting in the SBC? – The Primacy of the Local Church Part Two of The Future of Church Planting in the SBC? – The Primacy of the Local Church Continued A lean, streamlined Church Planting Network (Simple Planting) – Note: Aaron Coe, a Planter through NAMB, has helped us with the information in …