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843 days ago
Dr. DeVine has done it again. On his blog you can read an astute evaluation of a very positive new publication by Docker and George. This is a timely word for our day in the Southern Baptist Convention. If we are to move forward in the furtherance of the Gospel, we must not compromise theological integrity for the sake of adding numbers. Yet, we must be willing to take the needed steps (inasmuch as they are not forbidden by or contrary to Scripture) effectively convey the Gospel to a generation void of interest or belief in the traditional church. Contrary to what some maintain, any departure from traditional ministry methodology does not necessitate theological liberalism. We must get past this "us/them" mentality and focus on points of agreement for the furtherance of the Gospel. Thank you Dr. DeVine for your comments and your willingness to stand for truth.
937 days ago
Last night we continued our study through the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and came to the article dealing with Peace and War. Amidst the discussion of how to be agents of peace in a world at war, one of my deacons raised a very enlightening thought. Sometimes in order to have peace you have to speak truth that has the potential to lead to war. In other words, there are times in which a compromising word is given which only produces a pseudo-peace. We know that the only true peace will come when the Prince of Peace reigns within our hearts and lives. As believers we ought always to be sensitive to the leading of the Spirit and aware of the ways in which our statements are perceived. Sometimes it's not so much what you say as how you say it. Trip to the Dentist I don't know about you, but sometimes I think I would rather die than to sit in the chair at the dentist's office. I don't think it would be nearly so bad if it weren't for that high-pitched sound coming from the ...
941 days ago
Long Time, No See! Well, I bet you all thought that I had dropped off the face of the earth. Especially given the fact that I had mentioned that once having moved to this site I might actually post more regularly. Well, to put it mildly, I have been in the midst of a whirlwind. As you know by now, the Investigative Committee presented its report on April 10 and the end result was that Dr. David Clippard was fired. It has been difficult to know exactly what to say since that time. Questions, confusions and warnings about prohibitions against revealing Executive Session material abound. Let me say this, without intending to re-open a very delicate yet explosive issue, Dr. Clippard is a wonderful visionary and great leader. He has, as always, my complete respect and utmost confidence in his leadership abilities. The massive amounts of speculation are, quite probably, unavoidable given the nature with which the proceedings occurred. With that comes a great amount of frustration on my ...
980 days ago
