By Steve York I am writing today to offer my resignation as teacher to the class. I do not wish to resign but I have been told by a wing of ABC News that I am mentally ill. With that in mind, I will step down if the class so desires me to. You see, I talk to Jesus all the time. Sometimes I bow my head and pray, sometimes
Rob Phillips Director of communications, Missouri Baptist Convention The doctrine of hell is disturbing. The very idea of suffering and separation beyond the grave elicits a wide range of responses, from anguish to anger.
Editor’s Note: One of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board’s five core objectives is to see at least 500 churches revitalized by the year 2024. Because renewed worship fuels revitalized churches, Scott Shepherd’s passion is to help the local church deepen its understanding and practice of worship. With this goal in mind, he has written a brief series of articles entitled “Keys to Worship Renewal” which will be printed in upcoming
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector The Bible has a lot to say about the fear of the Lord. Here are some verses (all from the Holman Christian Standard Bible) that we all need to be reminded of regularly. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His instructions have good insight. His praise endures forever” (Psalm 111:10). “Hallelujah! Happy is the man who
By Randy C. Davis TBMB President & Executive Director One of the mixed blessings of being a pastor is presiding or participating in funerals, especially those of Christian friends. On the one hand there is sadness for the loss of family members and friends; on the other there is the celebration knowing those individuals “see in full” as the Apostle Paul writes. They have arrived safely into the arms of
By Johnnie Godwin Contributing Columnist, B&R Everybody needs a pastor! Even a pastor needs one. But just what is a pastor to be and do to meet our needs? Today we use so many words to describe the role of pastor that I feel the need to put a laser focus on why I say everybody needs a pastor. I’m talking just about the one “somebody” God gives a church
By David Leavell President, Tennessee Baptist Convention I don’t know a Southern Baptist who wouldn’t say that prayer is important. I think we would also agree that we talk more about prayer than actually pray. Prayer requires an intentional “quieting down both physically and spiritually” — a time to adore the Lord’s character, confess sin, thank Him for His goodness, and present our requests to Him. It is so comforting
By Kevin Perrigan Manager, Carson Springs Baptist Conference Center, Newport I can still picture the large garden that my parents cultivated when I was a kid. Rows and rows of potatoes, tomatoes and beans as well as other things. We would always have fresh vegetables for each meal. Our freezer was always full of meat from a calf that we raised. Hamburger and beans were a staple at our house.
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector The David Platt era at the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention is coming to an end. Platt announced Feb. 12 that he is stepping down from the position he has held for only four years to return to pastoral ministry. No one can fault any man who believes he is called by God to preach the gospel. I wish him
By David Evans TBMB Evangelism Specialist The Great Commission sets the cadence for our lives as Christ followers. How do you apply the orders to “make disciples” and “teach them to observe?” How did His original audience interpret the command? The audience did not have the writings of the New Testament readily available to them as we do today. As a Jewish culture, the Scriptures that they were most familiar
By Steve York I am writing today to offer my resignation as teacher to the class. I do not wish to resign but I have
Rob Phillips Director of communications, Missouri Baptist Convention The doctrine of hell is disturbing. The very idea of suffering and separation beyond the grave elicits
Editor’s Note: One of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board’s five core objectives is to see at least 500 churches revitalized by the year 2024. Because
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector The Bible has a lot to say about the fear of the Lord. Here are some verses (all
By Randy C. Davis TBMB President & Executive Director One of the mixed blessings of being a pastor is presiding or participating in funerals, especially
By Johnnie Godwin Contributing Columnist, B&R Everybody needs a pastor! Even a pastor needs one. But just what is a pastor to be and do
By David Leavell President, Tennessee Baptist Convention I don’t know a Southern Baptist who wouldn’t say that prayer is important. I think we would also
By Kevin Perrigan Manager, Carson Springs Baptist Conference Center, Newport I can still picture the large garden that my parents cultivated when I was a
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector The David Platt era at the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention is coming to an
By David Evans TBMB Evangelism Specialist The Great Commission sets the cadence for our lives as Christ followers. How do you apply the orders to