Author Archives: Robin Foster

What Happened to the Church being a Covenant Community?

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Robin Foster

I would like to thank SBCToday for allowing me to guest blog on the topic of Church Covenants.  I miss the daily interaction and fellowship with these guys so allowing me to post is a tremendous blessing.  The piece below … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Convictions, Ecclesiology | 15 Comments

It's Not Goodbye, Just See Ya Later

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Robin Foster

Over two years ago I had the privilege to form this blog with friends who were of common mind and interest. Before that I was a rogue :-) blogger on my own, speaking about various issues including topics on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements | 12 Comments

Morris Chapman – Just One More Soul

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Robin Foster

Dr. Morris Chapman has written an article for SBC Life describing his vision for his final year at the helm of the Executive Committee for Southern Baptists. There is no doubt that I have disagreed with Dr. Chapman in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Great Commission Resurgence | 4 Comments

Something Good About NAMB

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Robin Foster

I recently received in an email a link to this video about the work of NAMB Chaplain Robert Toney. To access the article click here. There has been a lot of discussion and buzz as of late concerning NAMB. Being … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooperative Program, North American Mission Board | 6 Comments

Who Is Being Served? Redux

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Robin Foster

February 1 of 2008 I published a post concerning what was then the inevitability of Dr. Rankin’s retirement and the future search for a replacement at the IMB. It brought some heated discussion. Essentially all I wanted to do was … Continue reading →

Posted in IMB Issues | 16 Comments

I Officially Resign From Being A Calvinist

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Robin Foster

After graduating from seminary with my MDIVBL in 2002 and was able to immerse myself more into the Bible rather than what other people thought about the Bible, I began a quest to figure out how salvation works. In other … Continue reading →

Posted in Baptist Identity, Calvinism | 36 Comments

Really? Is It That Simple?

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Robin Foster

On the morning of September 11, 2001, I was going through my normal routine of getting the kids and myself ready for the day. Passing by the T.V., I saw a burning building and thought they were showing some old … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Great Commission Resurgence, SBC Issues | 4 Comments

Why Do We Need a Great Commission Resurgence (GCR)? Revisited

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Robin Foster

In 2008, after the convention in Indianapolis, I did a series of posts concerning the new buzz phrase, “Great Commission Resurgence.”  Today it is a house hold term among many Southern Baptists and the GCR Task Force (GCRTF) has held … Continue reading →

Posted in Great Commission Resurgence, SBC Issues | 9 Comments

Two Videos to Enjoy from Tim Hawkins

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Robin Foster

Tim Rogers is taking a break today to get over a sinus infection, so I thought I would come and help my brother by providing two videos to cheer him up. Tim Hawkins is absolutely funny and he provides the … Continue reading →

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Acts 29 and Southern Baptist Polity

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Robin Foster

Before the outset of this post let me say that this piece is not meant to criticize Acts 29. They have the right to organize the planting of churches as they feel they are led by the Lord. This post … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts 29 Network, Baptist Identity, BF&M, Church, Convictions, Ecclesiology, Ecumenical, SBC Issues | 125 Comments