Check out some of the recent blogging @ “Between the Times.” The most recent series is entitled “The 21st Century SBC: Seven Crucial Aspects of our Mission.” Another series to check out is Danny Akin’s “Dispelling Myths Related to the Great Commission Resurgence.” These blogs are a must read for those concerned about the future of the Southern Baptist Convention. …
GCR Panel @ SBTS: Video and Audio (ALSO LINK TO THE MESSAGE BOARD)
Baptist21 members Jon Akin and Nick Moore were privileged to take part in a panel discussion about Southern Baptists and the Great Commission Resurgence. The panel also included Dr. Russell Moore (Vice President for Academic Administration and Dean of the School of Theology) and Dr. Chuck Lawless (Dean of the Billy Graham School) of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. GCR …
The GCR and Gospel-Centered Discipleship
What is essential to a Great Commission Resurgence? This question faces the SBC and the vitality of its future. Dr. Mark Liederbach has an answer to that question that every SBC leader and Pastor needs to hear. His answer, Gospel-Centered Discipleship. In fact, he says, “Thus a Great Commission Resurgence that doesn’t emphasize a resurgence in discipleship is no Great …
The Future of Church Planting in the SBC? (Conclusion)
Part One of this Series, Primacy of the Local Church Part Two of this Series, Primacy of the Local Church Continued Part Three of this Series, A Streamlined Network Conclusion- Many seemed to be concerned about the future of the SBC, though they may be concerned about different things. Some are concerned that the SBC way is being lost because …
2 Videos from J.D. Greear: GCR Task Force Video and the 9’s
Baptist21 will continue to release the GCR Task Force videos from each member as they are released. This one from J.D. Greear fits greatly with our current series “The Future of Church Planting in the SBC.” He talks about the Primacy of the Local Church and good parachurchism. Check out this video. And check out J.D. Greear and his ministry, …
The Future of Church Planting in the SBC? (part 1)
In all of the talk about the Great Commission Resurgence (GCR), part of the conversation usually drifts to what will help energize the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). Many believe that the denomination is at defcon4 (though a small minority sees no issues with declining baptisms, membership, giving, and other ominous factors). What will help revitalize the churches that make up …
Baptist21 Podcast: Jon Akin’s Sermon on GCR Axiom 6 – Bibilically Healthy Churches
Part one of this series: (Lordship of Christ) – Philippians 2 Part two of this series: (Gospel-Centeredness) – Matthew 4 Part three of this series: (Commitment to the Great Commandments) – Matthew 22:34-40 Part four of this series: (Inerrancy and Sufficiency of the Bible) – 2 Timothy 3:14-17 The recording for part five is not available. Jon Akin sermon …
Baptist21 Podcast: Jon Akin’s Sermon on GCR Axiom 4 – Inerrancy and Sufficiency of the Bible
Part one of this series: (Lordship of Christ) – Philippians 2 Part two of this series: (Gospel-Centeredness) – Matthew 4 Part three of this series: (Commitment to the Great Commandments) – Matthew 22:34-40 Jon Akin sermon series through the Axioms of the Great Commission Resurgence Declaration continues with Axiom 4, “A Commitment to Biblical Inerrancy and Sufficiency.” He has been …
Pray for the Great Commission Resurgence
The Great Commission and a Great Commission Resurgence in the Southern Baptist Convention will never be accomplished apart from the power of prayer. So, the Great Commission Resurgence Task Force has announced a website that is asking for 5,000 people to sign up to pray for a Great Commission Resurgence and to pray for the Task Force as they carry …
Baptist21 Podcast: Jon Akin’s Sermon on GCR Axiom 3-Commitment to the Great Commandments
Part one of this series: (Lordship of Christ) – Philippians 2 Part two of this series: (Gospel-Centeredness) – Matthew 4 Here is the third installment of Jon Akin sermon series through the Axioms of the Great Commission Resurgence Declaration. He has been taking his people through Bible texts that relate to the different Axioms of the GCR and showing why …