Third Generation Conservatives in the Southern Baptist Convention, Part 1

Guest Blog by Steven A. McKinion He is the Associate Professor of Theology and Patristic Studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has taught Theology, Church History, Hermeneutics, and Historcial Theology classes at Southeastern Seminary. Dr. McKinion’s area of specialization is Patristic Theology. He holds the following degrees: B.A., Mississippi College; M.A., University of Mobile; Ph.D., King’s College, University of …

The Caveat; Reflections on Evangelism

I had the wonderful privilege of leading a teenager to Christ last week. He is a 14yr old country Carolina kid with little church background and his parents show virtually no interest in the Gospel. As I was walking through Eph. 2:1-10 with the guys in the Wed night youth class, it was obvious that “Jim” was wrestling with what …

A Brief Look at the Nine Marks of a Healthy Church: Mark One, Expositional Preaching

Recently I read Dr. Mark Dever’s “Nine Marks of a Healthy Church.” I hope to provide a brief summary of each mark that Pastor Dever sees as vital for the healthy church and then think through practical ways to make this mark a reality in our churches. I hope that you will join the conversation as we think through healthy …