UPDATE*** This post has received MUCH publicity in the last two days. JD is discussing this very article on his radio program and podcast, The Pulpit and Pen Program, on Monday (12/23/13). You can find links to this podcast (and to subscribe) under “The Program” tab. Also, if you would like updates from this collaborative … Read more
The Second VP of the Southern Baptist Convention, Jared Moore, posted a blog today, “A Plea to Young Pastors: Support the Cooperative Program, 4 Reasons Why.” As sincere as the post was, the four reasons he presents, to me at least, are not convincing. His reasons [my paraphrase] include (1) The CP supports up to … Read more
The Second VP of the Southern Baptist Convention, Jared Moore, posted a blog today, “A Plea to Young Pastors: Support the Cooperative Program, 4 Reasons Why.” As sincere as the post was, the four reasons he presents, to me at least, are not convincing. His reasons [my paraphrase] include (1) The CP supports up to … Read more
“Have I then become your enemy by telling you the truth?” – Galatians 4:16 I don’t make a habit of blogging much anymore, particularly with such a full schedule. And yet, Peter Lumpkin’s latest blog post at SBC Tomorrow leaves my conscience no choice in the matter. The Christian world and Baptists in particular cannot … Read more
“Brothers, I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees.” – Apostle Paul, Acts 23:6 I was raised in a Southern Baptist home. My grandfather was a Southern Baptist deacon and my father a Southern Baptist Sunday School teacher. I was baptized in a Southern Baptist Church (although not regenerate, had said the Sinner’s Prayer) and … Read more
“Brothers, I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees.” – Apostle Paul, Acts 23:6 I was raised in a Southern Baptist home. My grandfather was a Southern Baptist deacon and my father a Southern Baptist Sunday School teacher. I was baptized in a Southern Baptist Church (although not regenerate, had said the Sinner’s Prayer) and … Read more
