What are we voting on in Orlando? In the comments section of a recent article by Alvin Reid the GCR debate took on much greater clarity for me. I think I now understand in clear terms the two paths that the SBC is being asked to choose between in Orlando in June. One path is the “Great Commission Resurgence” …
The Word Grows: A New Testament Plan for Church Growth
“But the word of God grew and multiplied”—Acts 12:24 Among church leaders today, there aren’t many topics hotter than church growth. Just about everyone wants to see their church grow, and just about everyone is talking about how to make that happen. Now, you will find some churches that delight themselves in remaining the size that they are. These church …
Guest Blog: Steve McKinion on Great Commission Churches and the GCR
Guest Blogger: Steven A. McKinion is a professor of Theology, Church History, and Hermeneutics at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. In addition, he is the lead pastor of the New Covenant Fellowship Church Plant in Raleigh, NC. Dr. McKinion blogs at www.stevemckinion.com and has guest blogged a series for Baptist 21 in the past. Check out part 1, part 2, and part …
B21 Event in Missouri: Darrin Patrick Promo
What is “B21 Men on Mission” A one-day event covering the topics of men in the Church and men on mission. Why this topic? There seems to be a tendency for men in our culture to be complacent and take the path of ease, or to be grown children who are consumers and those who are limited on commitment. …
Scott Thomas to Join B21 Panel at Advance
Scott Thomas, President and Director of Acts29, will join the B21 Panel @ the Advance the Church Conference. Baptist21 is excited to partner with Advance the Church by hosting a Panel lunch discussion during the Monday lunch hour of the up-coming Advance Conference and we are thankful that these men would give of their time to help us think through …
3 GCR Articles of Note
Baptist21 would like to draw our reader’s attention to three GCR Articles of note. These three articles highlight important issues that are at stake and they are worth time reading as we think through how to be Southern Baptists in the 21st Century. The first article is by the State Executive of the Baptist Convention of New York. The second …
Announcement about B21 Panel at 2010 SBC
Matt Chandler and Albert Mohler have been added to the B21 Panel Luncheon. They will join Danny Akin, David Platt, Jimmy Scroggins, and Ed Stetzer on this panel. We are grateful and indebted to these men that they would graciously give of their time to discuss the SBC, its future, and the Great Commission Resurgence. What is the focus …
What’s Your Question About the GCR?
Baptist 21 will be moderating a Panel on the Great Commission Resurgence at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary on April 28, 2010 from 10:00 – 11:00 am in Binkley Chapel. The panel will include a live discussion with Daniel Akin, Al Gilbert, and J. D. Greear moderated by Baptist21. The panel will also include Ronnie Floyd, Albert Mohler, and Johnny Hunt …
Vital Conference
Baptist21 is excited about the “Vital” Conference to be held in Greenville, NC on May 13. PlantNC is hosting the event. Baptist21 will be at this event and B21 Contributor Nathan Akin will take part in the panel discussion at the conclusion of the event. Take some time to learn more about this church planting network that could in many …
Announcement About B21 Event in Missouri
Baptist21 is excited to announce the final speaker for our event (Men on Mission) in Missouri: Dr. Bruce Ashford, Dean of the College at Southeastern. Ashford is also the associate professor of philosophy and intercultural studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. In addition, he is a research fellow for the L. Russ Bush Center for Faith and Culture at …