Archive for June, 2008
« Previous EntriesGoing and Witnessing, Living Out The Great Commission
Friday, June 27th, 2008In my previous two posts, I surmised that the Great Commission Resurgence (GCR) should be defined biblically, with Matthew 28:18-20 and Acts 1:8 being foundational to that definition. In other words, we need to exegete the text and allow scripture to direct us in accomplishing the Great Commission. In the second post I [...]
Everybody Wants to Build a Bridge
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008Tim Rogers has given us some thoughts on bridge building in the post below. This seems to be the new buzz word for unity and it is being used by various people. This post is one he recently had on his site and has now allowed us to publish it here.
My late father would always [...]
Fireproof–The Review
Friday, June 20th, 2008While attending the 2008 annual convention of Southern Baptist, I was privileged to view the upcoming film Fireproof. On the way to the viewing I ran across Norman Jameson the editor of the North Carolina Baptist paaper The Biblical Recorder. Brother Norman asked if I would write a review for the BR and jokingly, I [...]
Why Do We Need A Great Commission Resurgence (GCR)?
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008A fact of life that must be affirmed is that because of the depravity of man, the faithfulness of one generation normally diminishes in the subsequent generation. While there are exceptions to this statement, for the most part this has been affirmed by the biblical witness of the Israelites, and in the historical record [...]
Defining the Great Commission Resurgence
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008First, let me say, “What a convention!” Even though Frank Cox did not win the presidential race, I believe that all of us were still pleased that Johnny Hunt did. To me, the watershed moment of the convention was when Dr. Hunt preached at the pastors conference. A bunch of us did get [...]
Resolution Unity
Wednesday, June 11th, 2008This morning on the floor of the convention there was a wonderful theological discussion regarding a key Baptist distinctive, that of regenerate church membership. Tom Ascol, Bart Barber, and Malcolm Yarnell worked together, amending the committee-reported resolution twice to add language relating to baptism, the Lord’s supper, repentance, and encouragement to denominational servants to be [...]
Lollipop Guild
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008This is for all you Munchkin lovers. The Lollipop Guild at your service.
Introduction of Motions (Part 4)
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008Four motions introduced at the last opportunity:
Motion that during all conventions equipment for the hearing-impaired be offered to messengers who need it.
Motion that nominees for elected office be presented on stage or pictured on screen during the nomination speech.
Motion that the convention consider offering financial help to Watsika (?) Baptist Church.
Motion that the convention request [...]
A New President, and No Run-Off
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008Johnny Hunt has been elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention, receiving a majority of votes on the first ballot and avoiding a run-off in a field of six candidates. Vote totals are as follows:
Johnny Hunt: 3,100 votes (52.94%)
Frank Cox: 1,286 votes (21.96%)
Avery Willis: 962 votes (16.43%)
Bill Wagner: 255 votes (4.35%)
Les Puryear: 188 votes (3.21%)
Wiley [...]
Introduction of Motions (Part 3)
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008Six motions introduced at the third opportunity:
Motion to amend guidelines for all who serve as entity employees and trustees to require good-standing church membership, agreement with the Baptist Faith & Message, abstention from beverage alcohol, and support of the Cooperative Program.
Motion to request the Executive Committee to study how Articles 14 & 15 can be [...]