B21 is hosting a FREE panel dinner at the Tennessee Baptist Convention… Please Sign Up here so that we will have an idea of how many to plan for… When: Tuesday Night November 15th at 5pm Where: The Panel will be at FBC Hendersonville. Who: Randy Davis, Robby Gallaty, Pat Hood, David Landrith, and Ben Mandrell Questions to be considered: Are we …
from Nineveh to now
Nineveh is a city that stands out distinctly in our minds. It is the ancient location of God’s grace being extended to the rebellious Ninevites as well as the location of rebellious Jonah’s angst. The question for God’s people today is whether or not we resemble this ancient prophet in our engagement (or disengagement) with the nations? Jon Akin, of …
2 B21 Events in Indiana
Over the past couple of years, the Lord has been gracious in opening up doors for B21 to expand our events calendar from just hosting events at the SBC annual meetings to also being able to host a number of events throughout the year around the country. We’d like to make you aware of a couple such events that we …
SBC Name Change: B21’s Jon Akin Interviewed on FoxNews
B21’s Jon Akin was recently interviewed by Todd Starnes about the possible name change of the Southern Baptist Convention. Check out his thoughts and other’s in this article written by Todd Starnes entitled, “Task Force Considers Southern Baptist Convention Name Change.” Also, check out Jon Akin’s Blog on the possible name change…
SBC Possible Name Change?
SBC President Bryant Wright has formed a task force to study a name change for the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). This announcement immediately brought passionate arguments, tweets, and Facebook statuses on both sides of the question. Baptist21 believes there is no harm in forming this task force to ask the tough questions about our identity and mission. There is no …
from here to Harran
Harran is an ancient city in Upper Mesopotamia that was the center of trade, travel & commerce in its day. It was also the ancient location where God initiated the Abrahamic covenant which ultimately resulted in the Messiah, Jesus, and His Church’s mission to spread the Gospel to all peoples. Jon Akin, of Baptist21, and Micah Fries recently visited that …
A Brother to be Executed? *UPDATED*
**UPDATE** Further intercession has been requested for Iranian pastor, Yousef Nadarkhani who received a death sentence for apostasy (i.e. leaving Islam) in September 2010. Recall that he appealed to the Supreme Court who instructed the Revolutionary Tribunal of Gilan Province to review the case, specifically to verify whether Yousef was previously a practising Muslim. Yousef claims that, although raised in …
(Part 2) Multi-Site Dialogue: Response to Micah Fries
B21 is taking a look at the Multi-site debate. Part one, written by guest blogger Micah Fries, raises concerns about the Multi-site movement. Part two, written by guest blogger and multi-site pastor Jimmy Scroggins, responds to Micah’s concerns. We hope this dialogue will be helpful. We are grateful to Micah and Jimmy for taking part in this dialogue and we …
Dr. Ronnie Floyd on the GCR, His New Book, & Cooperative Program Giving
Recently, Baptist21 contributor Ronnie Parrott had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Ronnie Floyd and talk about the GCR a year later, his new book Our Last Great Hope: Awakening The Great Commission, and Cooperative Program giving. You will find it all in this video interview. At the bottom of this page you will find the endorsements for Dr. …
Business as Mission Event
B21 would like to make our readers aware of an event next week at The Summit Church on Business and Missions. If you are considering international missions this would be an outstanding event to attend. The event will take place August 24 at 7:30 pm in The Bay at The Summit Church, Brier Creek Campus. From SENDRDU Website: The face of …