We had a great time recording with Pastor Aaron Menikoff at the recent Feed My Sheep Conference in Atlanta, GA. During our time talking with Aaron, we discussed Baptist Associationalism, the SBC at large, issues related to cooperation, along with Aarons’ take on the Conservative Baptist Network. Click below to hear this important two-part podcast. New episodes of our podcast …
Pastor Juan Sanchez from High Pointe Baptist Church in Austin, TX recently joined us on the B21 Podcast. Juan and Nate discussed a variety of topics such as encouraging/discouraging elements of the SBC, multi-ethnic ministry in 2020, and what Juan would do if he were made Pope of the SBC. New episodes of our podcast go live every Tuesday. Be …
Join us for a two-part episode with Dr. Andrew Walker, Ethics Professor at the Southern Baptist Theology Seminary. Prior to academia, Dr. Walker served at the ERLC and has written on various topics such as human dignity, politics, transgenderism, and marriage. In our two part discussion, we cover a wide range of issues, including: Christian nationalism, public witness, societal change, …
In this 2-part discussion, we address Critical Race Theory and the SBC Seminary Presidents’ statement on the Baptist Faith & Message and CRT. This discussion features SEBTS President, Dr. Danny Akin and SEBTS Professor, William “Duce” Branch. B21’s Nate Akin leads the discussion in both episodes available for streaming & download below. Stay up-to-date with the latest in Baptist happenings, …
By Scott CharbonneauManaging Director of Insurance SolutionsGuideStone Financial Resources It’s time to choose an employee health plan for 2021. So how do you know which health plan strategy is right for you and your team? At GuideStone®, our mission is to serve you as you serve the Lord — and that means making sure you have all the information you need …
Last Thursday, the Pillar Network, a group of ~130 SBC churches known for helping local churches plant/revitalize, announced they were embracing the Great Commission Baptists name for all official communications. Pillar is an organization that partners with Baptist21 from time to time for content/events. While Pillar has a few member churches abroad, the vast majority of their ~130 congregations are …
In 2012, the SBC voted to allow member churches and other entities to synonymously use the name “Great Commission Baptists” in place of the moniker “Southern Baptists”. In more recent days, the GCB brand has been gaining steam with numerous past and present SBC leaders showing their support. In our most recent episode of the B21 Podcast, we discuss this …
By Aaron Meraz “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). 2020 has had what feels to be more than its share of trouble. Through Christ, though, we are able to view suffering and affliction as opportunities for increased gospel advancement and grace giving. Here at GuideStone’s Mission:Dignity® ministry, we have the opportunity …
By Jonathan Woodyard The departure of well-known Christians and churches from the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) tends to make the headlines. Recently a prominent pastor, one from whom I have benefited personally, led his church to leave voluntary cooperation with the SBC. There are legitimate concerns with the state of our convention. The SBC is declining numerically, and baptisms are down. The reasons for the …
One of our aims at Baptist21 is to help provide a voice for Southern Baptists. For our upcoming Virtual Panel, on June 9th, 1-3PM EST, we would love to hear your suggested questions for our panelists. As a quick refresher, we’re offering two sessions during this year’s panel, one for Entity Heads, beginning at 1PM, and another for Lead Pastors …
