Our trip to the Middle East came at a strategic time. There are many shifts taking place in that part of the world. The “Arab Spring” has seen a call for democracy in the Middle East and new ideas being considered. This also means new opportunities for our churches to engage in the Great Commission in places so desperate for …
Embracing the Unreached Unengaged (Part 1)
Last Sunday, I got a taste of the heavenly scenes of Revelation 5 & 7. I heard Jesus’ Name being praised in the Arabic tongue. I preached in English, it was translated into Arabic & heard by American & Arab Christian brothers & sisters alike! The pastor of the church I preached in is a remarkable man. He planted the …
SBC 2011 B21 Panel Bio: Dr. Albert Mohler
It is a rare occasion that a biography consisting of academic degrees, along with previous and current job titles distract from one’s contribution to humanity, and in this case Evangelical Christianity in particular. R. Albert Mohler is a leading intellectual in the Evangelical movement in the United States, with appearances on national programs such as CNN’s “Larry King Live,” NBC’s …
SBC 2011 B21 Panel Bio: Dr. John Piper
We at B21 are very excited to welcome Dr. John Piper as one of our panelists for this year’s SBC luncheon panel event. Piper and his wife Noël have five children and an ever growing number of grandchildren. Modeling longevity in the pastorate, Piper has served as Pastor for Preaching and Vision at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota for …
SBC 2011 B21 Panel Bio: Kevin Ezell
Kevin Ezell currently serves as the newly appointed President of the North American Mission Board. Born in Germany (where his father served in the Air Force), Kevin was raised in Paducah, KY, where he graduated from Lone Oak High School. From there, he went on to obtain a bachelor of science degree from Union University in Jackson, TN, an M.Div …
Gospel and Arts in the Culture Conference
B21 would like to make our readers aware of a conference on the Gospel and Arts in the Culture. This conference will be hosted at Vision Church in Raleigh, NC. What: Conference and Concert on The Gospel and Arts in the Culture Where: Vision Church When: June 18th 10am, Concert 7pm. Speakers: Sho Baraka, Jerome Gay, Jerry Blackwell, and …
SBC 2011 B21 Panel Bio: David Platt
B21 is honored to once again have Dr. David Platt on our panel at the SBC 2011. Platt is husband to Heather, father to Caleb and Joshua, and Pastor of the Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, AL. He is a gifted expositor and devoted student of the Scriptures. His passion for the Word and commitment to reaching the lost …
Send North America Discussion
B21 is very excited about the direction of the North American Mission Board under the leadership of President Kevin Ezell (who will also be joining the B21 lunch panel on Tuesday of the Convention, Register for that HERE). Ezell has introduced the strategy entitled “Send North America” that will be a major church planting push from NAMB. NAMB is putting …
Reflections on Emir Caner’s Tweet & Apology
On May 16th Emir Caner, President of Truett-McConnell College, tweeted, “The military discovered a large stash of pornography in bin Laden’s compound. I was unaware that Islam had its own Acts 29 Network.” This tweet created quite a storm on Twitter with many calling for Caner to apologize for slandering other brothers in Christ (including Justin Taylor at The Gospel …
SBC 2011?
As we close in on this year’s Southern Baptist Convention in Phoenix, AZ, I wanted to explore some of the reasons a pastor should give of his time to take part: Be a part of the process – The SBC only truly exists two days a year. It is not a denomination, it is a collective of free churches …