Earlier this week, the news broke that the 2020 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando had been cancelled due to the COVID-19 crisis. Such an alteration to the functioning of our convention naturally raises a number of questions for Southern Baptists. To help address such inquiries, SBC President, JD Greear, joined B21’s Nate Akin for the latest episode of the Baptist21 …
Earlier today, SBC Executive Committee President, Dr. Ronnie Floyd, notified the public that the forthcoming SBC Annual Meeting, scheduled June 9-10 in Orlando, FL, has been officially cancelled. Like many other events throughout our world today, the COVID-19 outbreak is the source of this closure. Writing in an official notification email, Dr. Floyd remarked, “In light of the COVID-19 global …
Baptist21’s Jed Coppenger and Nate Akin had the joy of interviewing Dr. Jason K. Allen, President of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, a few weeks ago in Nashville. During their brief time together, several critical topics were explored, such as the current atmosphere in our denomination, the new Conservative Baptist Network, and ways Southern Baptists can disagree without being so disagreeable. …
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 SBC. Other topics addressed include …
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 culture.” It’s not clear yet …
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. Mohler’s candidacy for SBC …
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 specific wording of Floyd’s central …
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, in sickness and in health …
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 of yourselves as a ministry —but …
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. During those years, I’ve had …
