Baptist21 would like to point our readers to two articles that deal with the future of the Southern Baptist Convention. These two articles directly pertain to the GCR and it’s need within the SBC. As always, your thoughts, opinions, and comments are welcomed below. Our Ominous Future by Doug Baker Two Views of the Future by Bryan Wright
GCR Panel at Southern Seminary
On Thursday October 22nd at 10:00 am, Southern Seminary will be hosting a panel discussion titled “Southern Baptists and the Great Commission Resurgence” during chapel. At the request of Dr. Albert Mohler, Baptist21’s very own Jonathan Akin and Nick Moore will be on the panel representing younger pastors in the SBC. Other panelists include Dr. Chuck Lawless, Dean of the …
Jonathan Akin on the “Calling for Truth” Radio Broadcast
Recently Baptist 21 contributor Jon Akin was on the “Calling for Truth” radio broadcast to discuss his recent post “The Gospel and Culture: Taken” (link: http://www.baptisttwentyone.com/?p=2725). In this interview host Paul Dean and Jon discuss the fact that there are themes in every culture, but specifically American pop culture, that mimic the Gospel. These “Gospel themes” in cultural expressions like …
Dr. Mohler’s Forum on the Future of the SBC
Today, Dr. Albert Mohler held a forum at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary where he is President. In this forum Dr. Mohler speaks directly and candidly about the future of the Southern Baptist Convention and what it will take in order for Southern Baptists to continue to have a viable role in God’s Mission. Baptist21 believes this forum will be …
SBC 2010
The 2009 Southern Baptist Convention is now well behind us. What had promised to be one of the most memorable conventions in a long time, certainly was. Here are just a few great things worth noting from this year’s convention: A much higher attendance than previously estimated. Younger pastors turned out to show their support and love for the SBC …
One 21 …The Forum
We want to make our readers aware of an upcoming conference. The 121 Forum is an exciting event taking place on August 28-29, 2009. The 121 Forum will be co-sponsored by Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church and the Missouri Baptist Convention. This event is being promoted as “A conference where we can have serious discussions about communicating the Word of God …
SBC Reflections Interview Series:Part 3 – Jay Hardwick
Jay Hardwick is Lead Pastor of Awaken Church, a soon to be launched church plant in Columbia, SC. He holds a M.Div. in Missions, Evangelism, and Church Growth from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY and a Bachelor of Arts from North Greenville University in Tigerville, SC. In addition to leading Awaken, Jay helps lead and facilitate a …
b21 Panel Video – Part 2
B21 Panel from SBC Annual Meeting Part 2 from Southeastern Seminary The b21 Panel took place June 23rd at Sojourn Community Church during this year’s Southern Baptist Convention. The members of the panel were Daniel Montgomery, Danny Akin, Ed Stetzer, Albert Mohler, Mark Dever, and David Platt. The panel discussion is moderated by baptist21’s Jon Akin. The panel highlights included …
Questions Surrounding the Executive Committee: Part 2
You can find part 1 of this article here 3. The forced resignation of Clark Logan Vice President for Business and Finance. The story broke last week that Clark Logan resigned on July 1 (though some speculated at first that he may have been fired). This caused the “Twitterverse” to be abuzz with speculation as to the reason for the abrupt …
Questions Surrounding the Executive Committee: Part 1
Recent decisions made by the leadership of the Executive Committee (EC) of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) are causing many to ask what is going on with the EC and if this is the moment to call for the accountability of its leadership. These events include: 1) The EC “Report” at the 2009 SBC, 2) “Stories” in Baptist Press (BP), …