Thom Ranier is a class act. I have already commented on my appreciation for his message at the recent Baptist Identity Conference. Now he has written a very helpful article on the need to build bridges among Southern Baptists. In it, he says, I am a part of a…
After a few days to ruminate on the recent conference held at Union University, I am prepared to start offering some of my reflections. Audio recordings are available. First and foremost, I am greatly appreciative of Dr. David Dockery and the faculty and staff of Union University for sponsoring…
I have been exposed for the amateur blogger that I am by sitting next to Timmy Brister, Steve McKoy, Joe Thorn, Tim Ellsworth, Art Rogers and Steve Weaver the last two days. In the time that it takes me to figure out how to get blogger to load properly…
Thom Rainer and Mike Day were the 2nd and 3rd speakers on Thursday. Dr. Rainer spoke on evangelism and church growth and said good things about both. I especially appreciated his call for humility at the end. He demonstrated that for which he pled. He also called attention to…
Already the trip to Jackson, TN and Union University has been worth the expense, time and effort because of renewed fellowship with old friends and the opportunity to make new friends. I finally met Timmy Brister in person, and was allowed to share a table with him, Steve McCoy…
In honor of the Baptist Identity Conference starting on Thursday at Union University, try to name the dead guys at the top of my blog. Start with the top row and go from right to left. No history professors allowed. 🙂 I plan to leave in a few hours…
Bill Curtis is a South Carolina pastor and chairman of the trustees of NAMB. He has spoken very helpfully and publicly to some of the most important issues facing the the SBC. Chadwick Ivester is also a pastor in South Carolina and has published the first part of an…
I am scheduled to be interviewed by Chris Arnzen on the radio talk show, “Iron Sharpens Iron” the next two Mondays (Feb. 12 and 19) starting at 3 PM Eastern time. The show broadcasts out of station WNYG in New York but is also available through a live feed…
LifeWay has released the results of research on denonimational loyalty among Protestant and evangelical church attenders. The study indicates that “one-third of all American Protestant churchgoers feel less than positive they will continue attending the same church in the near future. If they do switch, only about one out…