Author Archives: Joe Stewart

A New SBC

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Joe Stewart

One of the criticisms often bandied about in the transition that Southern Baptist Life is undergoing is that people have to realize this isn’t the 1950’s anymore.  I’m grateful for the wakeup call because I was just about to make … Continue reading →

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Quixote, Peyote, and Coyotes

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Joe Stewart

The current debate over the perceived generational divide in the SBC brings forth a variety of conclusions. The emerging church has its roots in Leadership Network Symposiums to reach Generation X. Much morphing has transformed this movement into a polyglot … Continue reading →

Posted in Baptist Identity, Contextualization, Uncategorized | 13 Comments

Paradox Lost – Part II

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Joe Stewart

Many argue do not discount how God is using the contemporary church to impact the age. No doubt! Often, though, the arrogance of those engaged in the contemporary sees revolution when what is at work is disillusion, confusion, and many … Continue reading →

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Paradox Lost – Part One

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Joe Stewart

Perhaps the best metaphor to describe the contemporary church, with apologies to John Milton, is Paradox Lost. Somewhere along the line many church leaders have forgotten what Randy Alcorn calls the grace and truth paradox.[i] We must be full of … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Contextualization, Emergent | 7 Comments

Kitchen Tables and Interventions

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Joe Stewart

The way I write is actually fairly simple – it’s much like birthing a sermon. You incubate it in prayer, research it in study, and wrestle with it until you have a burden you believe is from God that you … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Convictions, Family | 7 Comments

Twitter, Stuart Smalley, and Evangelism

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Joe Stewart

You probably should not post about a tweet (a relatively new discovery for a Twitter novice like me), but it does encapsulate a sentiment that’s been brewing in my brain for some time. Here’s the retweet I received from Rick … Continue reading →

Posted in Evangelism, Gospel issues | 21 Comments

I Like Jesus and The Church

Posted on March 24, 2008 by Joe Stewart

I’m still waiting for the author who has the fortitude to tell us what they appear to assume to be true: Jesus is in but the church is out. This pointed remark is not a vicious slam on the need … Continue reading →

Posted in Church | 34 Comments

Restoring Integrity in Baptist Churches

Posted on January 24, 2008 by Joe Stewart

I would be a bit embarrassed if we were not one of the first to promote this excellent new tome that came forth from the efforts of the Center for Theological Research and the Smith Center for Leadership Development at … Continue reading →

Posted in Baptist Identity, Ecclesiology | 28 Comments

Baptist Thanks

Posted on November 22, 2007 by Joe Stewart

I’m not much for trite sayings during this time of season.  I’ve made up a satirical song for thanksgiving about Mr. Turkey, but I’ll spare you the sing-a-long.  I’ve also been somewhat AWOL in the blogging community because doctoral work … Continue reading →

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Revisionists and Baptist Dissent

Posted on October 1, 2007 by Joe Stewart

We are pleased to present, in our latest audio resource, a sermon series on “Those Darn Baptists” preached by Ronnie W. Rogers. He serves as the senior pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Norman, Oklahoma. Click here for biographical information … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio, Baptist Identity, Religious Liberty | 55 Comments