I met Jonathan Merritt last month. We had exchanged emails over a subject of common interest, the lack of SBC Leadership speaking to the brouhaha over at the ERLC. I have since read his book, A Faith of Our Own. There was little doubt the personal experiences shared … Continue reading
Missional, for many, no longer holds the meaning it once did. Think emerging, emergent, gospel-centered, and a host of others intended to re-invigorate the imagination of Christian leaders. Others believe missional captures the very nature of God – a God who sends.
My real-time friend Lance Ford and … Continue reading
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Differentiation requires attentiveness. Sometimes clarity helps. Yesterday a concerned interlocutor appraised my Out Land Ish post as an attack on a brother. The truth of the matter is I really did, and do, wish to suggest there is a better way to apologize. And, that when we offer more … Continue reading
What does a Pastor/Preacher know about politics? Especially the Presidential variety? My local community of faith knows I am somewhat ambivalent about Presidential Politics. It is hard to get real excited when what it appears we are after these days is a therapeutic politic – one that makes me … Continue reading
Ruled Out of Order or, A Pusillanimous SBC Part 3
I have never been to an RNC or a DNC but I have been to several Annual Meetings of the Southern Baptist Convention. I suspect the Republican and Democratic National Conventions are not too dissimilar from the SBC Annual Meeting or vice versa. In all three meetings, I am … Continue reading
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