Dr. Ronnie Floyd is the current President of the SBC Executive Committee, a former SBC President, a noted author, and a retired Senior Pastor who served Christ’s Bride for close to 43 years. Early this month, we were able to meet up with Dr. Floyd for an interview concerning his new 5-year vision for the […]
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The Conservative Baptist Network: 3 Observations
A new network launched this past week called the “Conservative Baptist Network.” Led, it seems, by Pastor Brad Jurkovich, it is described as “a partnership of Southern Baptists where all generations are encouraged, equipped, and empowered to bring positive, biblical solutions that strengthen the SBC in an effort to fulfill the Great Commission and influence […]
B21 Podcast Featuring Dr. Al Mohler
NASHVILLE, TN — During the recent SBC Executive Committee meetings, Baptist21’s Nate Akin had the opportunity to interview Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr, President of SBTS and potential candidate for the 2020 SBC Presidential Election. During this interview with Dr. Mohler, the following important topics were addressed: The current state of the Southern Baptist Convention […]
Dr. Floyd Presents 5-Year SBC Vision
NASHVILLE, TN — Dr. Ronnie Floyd, President of the SBC Executive Committee, presented a new vision this evening of what the SBC could become over the next five years. At the core of Floyd’s vision is a desire for our denomination to unite around the heart of the Southern Baptist Convention: the Great Commission. The […]
For richer, for poorer — until DEBT do us part?
3 financial principles to have and to hold for as long as you both shall live. BY GREG LOVE You’ve heard them, likely performed them (and maybe even said them) before — the refrain of traditional wedding vows from one beloved to another as a promise to uphold their commitment “for better or for worse, […]
B21 Podcast: featuring Vance Pitman on his new book “Unburdened”
Long time friend of our podcast, pastor and author Vance Pitman, swung by to discuss his new work, Unburdened: Stop Living for Jesus So Jesus Can Live through You. Here’s a description of this new offering via Baker Publishing Group: Las Vegas pastor Vance Pitman spent almost a decade of his Christian journey trying hard […]
New year, new lawsuit? Four Common Misconceptions About Employment Law — and How to Keep Them from Costing Your Ministry
By Greg Love 2020 marks a new year, new decade and . . . new liability insurance for your ministry? While this resolution may be unlike most people’s idea of a fresh start this year, it should be a priority as you look ahead to the next 12 months. As a church, you mainly think […]
My Walk through the Kingdom: Reflections on 30 Years of Ministry
This year I celebrated my 30th year in pastoral ministry. The years have flown by like a flock of geese heading south for the winter. Those years have been filled with countless weddings, funerals, counseling sessions, staff and Elders meetings, hospital visits, sermon preps, writing projects, mission trips, church planting adventures, seminary classes, and denominational meetings. […]
B21 Podcast: Workplace Evangelism Featuring Jay Hartsfield
In the latest episode of the Baptist21 Podcast, we interviewed former missionary, and evangelism expert, Jay Hartsfield, on developing practices for workplace evangelism. As our society becomes more digital, less focused on interpersonal communication, coupled with the decline of “social religion“, personal evangelism can seem more daunting than in years past. Listen to this highly […]
B21 Panel from Unite 2019
At the Pillar Network’s 2019 Unite Conference, Baptist21 hosted a panel on cross-cultural ministry, exploring what it is like to be a faithful expositor and pastor in various contexts. Featured guests for this discussion included SEBTS President, Danny Akin, who has helped equip scores of missionaries, Liam Garvie, an elder at the largest evangelical church […]