A statement was issued recently, and endorsed by some key SBC leaders, claiming to be a statement on a traditional Southern Baptist understanding of the way God saves sinners. This statement was issued as a response to the “new Calvinism.” Let me state a few items upfront. I do not consider myself a member of the “New Calvinism,” so I …

Before jumping into this post, I would like to thank Richard Land for the humility he displayed in his 5 part apology he made on May 9th.  It was always our desire to speak the truth in love while giving Dr. Land the space to begin restoring broken fellowship.  Land’s recent remarks show his desire to listen to those he …

In part 3 of our interview with Dr. Danny Akin, he answers the question “What do you think the future of the SBC looks like?” You can find the details of the Baptist21 Panel at the Southern Baptist Convention in New Orleans by clicking here or you can register for this event here.  

This is the second part of our interview with Dr. Danny Akin concerning the Conservative Resurgence, the Great Commission Resurgence, and the Future of the SBC. You can find the details of the Baptist21 Panel at the Southern Baptist Convention in New Orleans by clicking here or you can register for this event here.

Recently, we announced we would once again host a panel discussion at the 2012 Southern Baptist Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. This panel will take place on Tuesday, June 19th during the lunch break of the annual meeting at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. You can find the details of this event by clicking here or you can register for this event here. …

We recently announced that we would once again host a panel discussion at the 2012 Southern Baptist Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. This panel will take place on Tuesday, June 19th during the lunch break of the annual meeting at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. You can find the details of this event by clicking here or you can register for …

As an African-American who has been spiritually nurtured by the men and women of the Southern Baptist Convention. I feel a deep sense of gratitude and indebtedness. Thankfully, more and more African-American brothers and sisters are joining the SBC ranks, locking arms for the cause of Christ. I am grateful for the steps the SBC has taken toward the goal …

Baptist21 is happy to officially announce the addition of Pastors J.D. Greear and Fred Luter to our panel discussion on the Conservative Resurgence, the Great Commission Resurgence, and the Future of the SBC. The panel will be made up of 1st generation conservative resurgents who led the movement, 2nd generation resurgents who fought for the movement, and 3rd generation resurgents who …

Tomorrow afternoon Jonathan Akin will be back on Skype with Dr. Bryant Wright asking him some of our readers questions. If you have a question you would like to ask Dr. Wright regarding the impending name change, please submit your question in the section below. We will post the video as soon as it is ready.

As I searched to find the right words, two big sets of brown eyes just stared back at mine waiting for an answer. It is difficult to imagine a more sobering and gut-wrenching conversation to have with two young boys than trying to explain to them the reality of death. My family had just endured the loss of two close …