More than 30 years ago, before Southern Baptists discovered Church Planting Movements, CPM’s, and adopted the same for a growth strategy, Pastor Pedro began planting churches. He traveled by foot. He planted thirty-four churches in thirty-two years.
We stopped to meet Pastor Pedro. His son-in-law helped with our translation … Continue reading
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It all started with a question. That a pastor gets asked a question about the Bible is not uncommon.
Reading through the Old Testament prompted a young lady to wrestle with the exchange between David and Nathan over David’s desire to build God a house. The narrators of 2 … Continue reading
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This post was originally written for abpnews at the invitation to offer a Baptist, even Southern Baptist reflection, on the recent Emergence Christianity Event in Memphis, TN.
Friendships transcend labels. More than ten years ago I ventured with a friend to a conference not organized and characterized by my … Continue reading
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Another indicator we have moved out of a Christian consensus is the rise of discontent over simple answers. Over the years as pastor I have heard it said by those who face life’s difficulty, “I know if I read my Bible more and attended church regularly, my family would … Continue reading
“Did they offer a clear presentation of the Gospel?” I ruminate on this question posed by a friend years ago. You could say it was a litmus test for trusting new voices. I am sure my friend intended, “Did they get it right about Jesus?” I think.
On the … Continue reading
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