Today was the first day of "Lunch Spot." Eric began this ministry about ten years ago to students at one of the high schools many of our students attend. Walking through the line one of the students joked about getting along. I told her she should locate the old … Continue reading
Matt returned from a year in Kabul. Before he left we shared some good discussions about life and faith in the West and what that might look like in the East, especially in light of his experience getting to know some people from Muslim countries. I sent him off … Continue reading
Read MoreA week ago this past Wednesday I had suffered from a week packed in a few short days. Quickly, this is no complaint it is just a fact. I sat on my stool and admitted to those gathered I was not ready to discuss another chapter of Ezekiel. I … Continue reading
Read MoreI shared a brief conversation with Micah this morning. He said something like the following (sorry Micah for not recalling it exactly), “If I am going to be a member, I want it to mean something. I think the way it is practiced in Baptist churches makes membership meaningless. … Continue reading
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In the Kingdom … but not in our church …
Bruce helped put together a new blog for "centrist" baptists. A recent post noted the recent decision by a Mississippi church took the issue of church membership to another level. While Henderson Hills wrestled with the location of baptism in the scheme of membership and the Kingdom of … Continue reading
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