Baptist21 recently interviewed the two proposed candidates for SBC Pastor’s Conference President Will you give us a brief introduction to who you are? Troy Gramling: I am the Lead Pastor of Flamingo Road Church. I am married to Stephanie and we have three kids, Tyler 18 years old, Carson 15 years old, Baylee 10 years old. In my twenty years …
Baptist21 Endorsement of the GCR
There is a common stock of statistics and stories that are being drawn upon to indicate the need for a change in the SBC. This common stock includes lower baptism numbers, drops in membership, the vast lostness of North America and the Nations, having to bring IMB missionaries home, among others. If the purpose of the SBC is the “propagation …
B21 Panel @ SBC2010 Bio: Danny Akin
We are excited to have Dr. Danny Akin participating in the b21 panel at the 2010 SBC. Register for the panel. Dr. Akin has been one of the leading voices calling for a Great Commission Resurgence in the SBC (below check out the video of the original GCR Axioms message that Dr. Akin delivered last year). He is also a …
A Response to David Williams
David Williams recently wrote a GCR viewpoint piece in Baptist Press and I’d like to interact briefly with his argument. I disagree with Mr. Williams that NAMB’s primary strategy should be “supporting and undergirding the work of the state conventions.” I think most Southern Baptists think that NAMB is supposed to be a church planting network in North America, and …
A Look at a Model GCR Church (Part 2)
Part One of “A Look at a Model GCR Church” First, my church strives after the glory of God in all things with a strong emphasis on the Scriptures and Gospel-Centrality. This works itself out in a commitment to expository preaching. This method of preaching, above all others, highlights the Word of God, which is sufficient and authoritative for all …
A Look at a Model GCR Church (part 1)
I believe a potential model for what a “Great Commission Resurgence” Church in the SBC might look would be my local church. I want to state up front that I am not the pastor, nor vision setter for my church. I joined this church when I moved to seminary because I believed that my own spiritual maturing would take place …
Submit a Question for 2010 SBC B21 Panel
There is a week left before the Southern Baptist Convention begins in Orlando. There is certainly a large buzz around the recent Great Commission Resurgence Task Force Recommendations. This is sure to be a hot topic at this year’s convention. Baptist21 will be hosting an event on Tuesday, June 15th from 11:45 – 1:45, called the B21 Panel. There will be a panel …
B21 Panel Bio’s: Johnny Hunt and Ronnie Floyd
Baptist21 is grateful to have Pastor Johnny Hunt and Pastor Ronnie Floyd discussing the GCR at this year’s B21 Panel at the SBC. The panel will be held on the Tuesday of the SBC in the W414 room (4th floor of the convention center) immediately following the morning session. There is a $7 charge (lunch and books are included). Register …
B21 Interviews with SBC Presidential Candidates: Leo Endel
Baptist21 continues interviews with the men who will be nominated for the office of President of the SBC. Up next is Minnesota-Wisconsin Executive Director Leo Endel Will you give us a brief introduction to who you are? My dad grew up Southern Baptist in Houston, Texas. My mom grew up Catholic in Tonopah, Nevada. I was born an Air Force …
Another Round of GCR Articles to Check Out
Baptist21 would like its readers to be aware of four recent GCR articles. The first is by Pastor David Platt (who will be on this year’s B21 Panel SBC 2010). Platt discusses why he supports the GCR. Second, James Smith of the Florida Baptist Witness compiles the thoughts Johnny Hunt and Ronnie Floyd on the Cooperative Program and why they …