This is a list of recent blog posts which we found interesting. That we found them interesting doesn’t mean we necessarily agree with or endorse the ideas presented in the posts, but that we found them to be intriguing and thought-provoking. (They are listed in no particular order of interest). Please post your comments to discuss any article that strikes your interest. If you have recent blog posts to nominate, please send the link to admin@sbctoday.com.
About the Church and the SBC
“A Mama’s Non-Negotiables for a Preschool Ministry, Part 1;” also see “Part 2” and “Part 3,” by Jenny Funderburke at the CM Connect blog, with a summary of her presentation at CMX about this topic.
“New Research on Global Evangelism,” by Ed Stetzer on his blog, with his perspective about a recent Pew Forum study drawn from responses at the Lausanne Congress.
“The Perfect Storm, Part 1” and “Part 2,” by Bill Harrell at the Southern Baptist in North Carolina blog, with Harrell’s thoughts and commentary about trends within SBC church life.
“SBC Voices, Alan Pearce, and Brad Whitt,” by Peter Lumpkins at the SBC Tomorrow blog, with a response to Alan Pearce’s rather unkind criticisms of Brad Whitt on the SBC Voices blog.
About Female Pastors of Baptist Churches
“Are Southern Baptist Churches with Female Pastors Southern Baptist?” by David Miller at the SBC Voices blog, with his commentary on Surry Baptist Association withdrawing fellowship from Flat Rock Baptist Church in Mount Airy, North Carolina because of their calling a female pastor. Miller affirms the association’s decision.
“No, I Wouldn’t Vote to Kick a Church with a Woman Pastor Out,” by William Thornton of SBC Plodder, on the Surry Mountain Association’s decision to remove a church with a female pastor. As his title suggests, Thornton disagrees with the association’s decision.
“Female Pastors and Graceless Responses in Mayberry,” by Howell Scott at the From Law to Grace blog, voicing concerns that the Surry Association’s decision to disfellowship a church in Mount Airy, North Carolina (connected with the TV show Mayberry) was ungracious.
“Hats Off to a Courageous Church,” by Tony W. Cartledge at the Baptists Today blog, with an affirmation of Flat Rock Baptist Church for their affirmation of a female pastor.
“Surry Baptist Association Votes to Disfellowship a Member Church,” by Tim Rogers at the Southern Baptist in North Carolina blog, with a defense of the Director of Missions and Leaders of the Surry Association.
About Theology
“Modern Bible Translations and an Inerrant, Infallible Bible,” by Fletcher Law at the Fletcher Law and Grace Ministries blog, with thoughts about how to deal with passages such as John 5:3-4 that are not included in some modern translations.
“Calvinism and the Arbitrary Camp Director,” by Randal Rauser at his blog, with concerns that the notion that election is and arbitrary choice of God does not present God in a positive or moral way.
“Calvinism Preaches a God of Love, and Yet . . .” by Randal Rauser at his blog, expressing doubt that the Calvinist image of God adequately reflects the love of God.
“More Thoughts on the Emergent Churches Movement,” by Roger Olson on his blog, with a further discussion of his thoughts about the Emergent Church, particularly with reference to the book Emerging Churches: Creating Christian Community in Postmodern Cultures by Eddie Gibbs and Ryan K. Bolger.
“Maintaining the Picket Fence,” “Picket Fence Ecclesiology: Balancing Local Church and City-Church,” “Level Three: Dinner Table Doctrine” the ninth, tenth, and eleventh articles in the ”Brick Wall, Picket Fences” series by Dave Miller at the SBC Voices blog, with an extensive but thoughtful discussion of theological triage and which doctrines rise to the level of being non-negotiable. The earlier articles are:
close. Here are the earlier posts in the series:
(1) “Maintaining Sound Doctrine without Sacrificing Unity,” (2) “Speaking the Truth in Love,” (3) “Building Brick Walls: Doctrine that Must Divide,” (4) “Identifying Brick Wall Doctrines, Part 1, (5)“Brick Wall Doctrine: Who Is God? Who Are We?,” (6a) “Brick Wall Doctrine: Jesus, the Gospel, the Second Coming,” (6b) “Brick Wall Questions: Are ‘They’ Real Christians?,” and (7)”Why Build a Brick Wall when a Picket Fence Will Do?” and (8) “Is It a Sin to Disagree?”
About the Christian Life and Culture
“The Goodness of God’s Spirit,” by Brad Whitt at his blog, with a devotional commentary on Psalm 143:10.
“Maybe We Should Ask Dave Ramsey to be President or Czar or CFO of the USA (and a few other thoughts),” by Jason Dukes in his “Ranting and Raving” series, with thoughts on balancing the federal budget.
“A Reply to Libertarianism,” at the Defend Christians blog, a ministry of the Christian Anti-Defamation Commission, with an evaluation of libertarianism (with reference to the libertarian philosophy of government, not the discussion of libertarian freedom) from the perspective of a Christian worldview.
