It is reported that before William Carey left for India to begin the Modern Missions Movement he was told by J. R. Ryland “Young man, sit down; when God pleases to convert the heathen, he will do it without your aid and mine.” Surprisingly, it seems that a similar debate is taking place within the SBC. In fact, it has …
Monthly Video from SBC President Bryant Wright
Bryant Wright, Pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church and President of the Southern Baptist Convention, is working hard to stay in touch with pastors of the SBC. Pastor Wright has been releasing monthly videos at Pray4SBC Check out this month’s video and continue to check back to the site regularly as we all think through how to cooperate together in …
B21 Interview: A29 Church Planter John Chambers (pt2)
Check out Part one of John’s Interview – he talks about why he is still pursuing theological education and how theological education has helped him as a church planter 3.) What are the biggest challenges for church planters in the planning, 1 year, 2 year phases of church planting? There are some similar struggles for most all planters, and then …
B21 Interview: A29 Church Planter John Chambers (pt1)
B21 recently had the privilege to interview Pastor/Church Planter John Chambers. We are so thankful for him and his kindness in taking the time to answer our questions. Quick Bio: John is a church planter in Rock Hill, SC, which is right outside of Charlotte, NC. John is an Acts29 Church Planter and his church also partners with the Southern …
Wisdom from the Old Guys: Athanasius
From, On The Incarnation “The marvellous truth is, that being the Word, so far from being Himself contained by anything, He actually contained all things Himself. In creation He is present everywhere, yet is distinct in being from it; ordering, directing, giving life to all, containing all, yet is He Himself the Uncontained, existing solely in His Father.” 3.17 “But …
Moving in the Right Direction? Encouraging Trends in the SBC
On June 15th, 2010, the messengers of the Southern Baptist Convention voted to pass the recommendations put forth by the Great Commission Resurgence Task Force. Following this meeting, it was unclear how soon the passing of these recommendations would begin to trickle through our convention. Within these last four months several decisions have been made that I believe are indications …
Scroggins Asks Some Important Questions about the CP
Baptist21 wants to make you aware of an important piece written recently by Jimmy Scroggins (Pastor of FBC West Palm Beach, Fl). In this piece Scroggins asks some very pointed questions about the Cooperative Program (CP) and its future. It should be stated up front that Scroggins is a Southern Baptist both in terms of raising and conviction. He …
B21 to Host a Panel at Union University
Baptist21 will host a panel discussion at Union University on Oct 12 at 8pm in Bowld 247. Panelists include Greg Thornbury, Ray Van Neste, Taylor Worley, and Nathan Akin. In effort to best serve Union students and promote Gospel-centered conversation among Southern Baptists, the questions will focus on the following; 1. Ask the professor anything, 2. Church Planting/Revitalization 3. The …
NEW SBC PRESIDENT’S WEBSITE
Baptist21 would like to make our readers aware of the website of new SBC President Bryant Wright. The website is http://pray4sbc.com/ This site will feature monthly video messages from Pastor Wright (check out the past videos). This site also features a message from Pastor Wright about issues facing the SBC and how we can pray for him. This month’s message …
B21 Interviews New NAMB President Kevin Ezell
I got the opportunity to sit down recently with Kevin Ezell, who has been my pastor for 14 years, my boss for 8 years, and is now the new President at the North American Mission Board (NAMB). I asked him some questions about his transition to NAMB. Here is the audio of that interview where we get a glimpse of …