Alvin Reid, Professor of Evangelism at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, has a problem. This is an excellent article putting the recent issue regarding Mark Driscoll in historical context. Take a moment and read his article. Here is his conclusion: Finally, I have a problem with my convention. I am a Southern Baptist. I have blogged [...]
Archive for February 2009
Alvin Reid Has a Problem
February 13, 2009My Take on Baptist Press Throwing Mark Driscoll Under the Bus
February 12, 2009[Note: To read SEBTS's response to Baptist Press, go here.] Yesterday, Baptist Press came out with a hit piece on Mark Driscoll, preaching pastor of Mars Hills Church in Seattle, WA called “Driscoll’s Vulgarity Draws Media Attention.” Within minutes after posting, the reaction from those on Twitter ranged everything from bewilderment to disgust to frustration. [...]
Poll: Your Thoughts on Baptist Press on Mark Driscoll
February 11, 2009Update: BP has revised their article this morning, and SEBTS has written a response as well. My thoughts are forthcoming. Here’s the article. Read it and vote.
Gospel in My Head
February 11, 2009One of the more recent game/reality shows that have caught my attention of late is called “Game Show in My Head” hosted by Joe Rogan (of Fear Factor and UFC fame). According to their website, Game Show in My Head is “a hidden-camera game show in which contestants wear an earpiece as they go about [...]
Quick Hits :: 02.10.09
February 10, 2009* The Austin Stone Community Church (ASCC) has started a nice new blog focusing on missional community. * Speaking of ASCC, The Christian Post writes about their journey to missional community groups. This was a helpful article for me given where we are at Grace. * Jonathan Dodson writes over at Boundless how to start [...]
Announcing 2009 Band of Bloggers: Servants & Stewards
February 6, 2009I am pleased to announce the 3rd fellowship of the Band of Bloggers will be taking place this year in conjunction with The Gospel Coalition National Conference. This meeting has been in the works for several months, and I am excited to see what this year has in store. The theme for this year’s meeting [...]
Piper’s Potential Writing Projects
February 5, 2009John Piper has written some 50+ books (!) in his lifetime, and apparently he is far from putting down the pen. Beginning this week, Piper will be on an eight-week writing leave where he will be working on a seven potential writing projects this year. They are: 1. Sightings of the Sovereignty of God – [...]
Restless Writer Collin Hansen Reflects on His Book
February 4, 2009Collin Hansen, author of the popular book Young, Restless, Reformed, took some time to reflect on what he would have done different had he the opportunity to write it over again. His first mention was the influence of the Reformed blogosphere. Hansen writes, “The passionate commitment Calvinists show toward theology and the church positions them [...]
The Need for Evangelism by Mark Dever
February 2, 2009The 2009 Desiring God Pastor’s Conference is in full swing, and I love to have been able to attend. The next best thing is to follow Abraham Piper (@abrahampiper) and Scott Anderson (@anderson_scott) on Twitter and download the audio just hours after the messages are delivered – for free (I have to include the free [...]
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