Author Archives: Scott Gordon

Missing in All the Orlando Chatter…

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Scott Gordon

…is any discussion as to those whom we will consider to be the next president of our convention.  While some may consider this a minor point, I do not.  Consider this: two years ago, before there was a well-formed ‘Great … Continue reading →

Posted in Presidency 2010, SBC | 55 Comments

Great Commission Resurgence Task Force Report to the Executive Committee

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Scott Gordon

Here is the video of the GCR Task Force interim report.  It is similar in essence to the one given to the meeting of the SBC Executive Committee on Monday, Febraury 22, 2010.  After viewing the video or reading the … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements, Great Commission Resurgence | 27 Comments

Buckets of Hope for Haiti

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Scott Gordon

An effort is underway through our SBC Disaster Relief ministry to facilitate local churches in providing food relief for Haitian families through “Buckets of Hope.”  Below is a video detailing what to include and how to assemble one of these … Continue reading →

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iPlan Giving…A or B?

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Scott Gordon

Well, it seems the Missouri Baptist Convention will not be out-done by our brethren in the South.  Our church has just faced, at our first quarter business meeting last night, the distasteful decision forced upon us by our convention after … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooperative Program, Great Commission Resurgence, Missouri Baptist Convention | 16 Comments

What Gets You 'Worked Up'?

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Scott Gordon

After recording the podcast which airs today (Episode 12), I have had occasion to speak with others about the issue surrounding the resolution debate which took place in our association as well as those issues which will comprise the focus … Continue reading →

Posted in Baptist Identity, Convictions, Doctrine | 56 Comments

"It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over"

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Scott Gordon

That quote is most commonly attributed to Yankee great, Yogi Berra.  I am choosing to borrow that expression to express my thoughts on the recent GCR Task Force lunch meeting in Rogers, Arkansas, and the status of the GCRTF in … Continue reading →

Posted in Great Commission Resurgence, News, SBC | 9 Comments

Thank You, My Brother…

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Scott Gordon

I am compelled (some might even say irresistibly drawn) to express my gratitude to a brother in Christ, a fellow laborer among His people. First of all, my brother, I thank you for your admission of your weakness and frailty.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Convictions, Cooperation | 28 Comments

Comedy with a Point!

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Scott Gordon

In honor of today’s opening of one of these heavenly establishments less than two miles from my home in Liberty, Missouri, I present to you this bit of comic genius from Tim Hawkins…(with a point to follow)… So, what’s your … Continue reading →

Posted in Baptist Identity, Convictions, Humor | 3 Comments

Baptist. Distinctive. Cooperative.

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Scott Gordon

It seems that all too often in the current environment we have in our convention today, no one is allowed to say these three words–Baptist. Distinctive. Cooperative.–without being called a liar or at least being viewed with a high degree … Continue reading →

Posted in Baptist Identity, Convictions, Ecumenical, Great Commission Resurgence, SBC Issues | 26 Comments

Messages on Ordinances

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Scott Gordon

On behalf of my brothers here at SBC Today, I have the privilege of presenting our readers video of two excellent messages from Dr. Russell Moore, dean of the School of Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. In these … Continue reading →

Posted in Baptism, Communion, Video | 2 Comments