Note: The “21st Century SBC” series will resume on Monday, with four final installments. Below is a brief synopsis of what to expect.

Aspect 6(a): A Mission Centered on the Gospel (Factionalism, Non-Fellowship, Theological Triage, Liberalism, Fundamentalism, Calvinism, Contextualization): This post speaks about the dangers of liberalism, fundamentalism, and factionalism. It speaks about unnecessary infighting, and about using “theological triage” to help sort out controversies.

Aspect 6(b): A Mission Centered on the Gospel (Spats & Kerfuffles, Straw Men, Infighting): This post continues to speak about essentials, non-essentials, and methodological disputes. It is premised upon the belief that our infighting often distracts from, and contradicts, the proclamation of the gospel.

Aspect 7(a): A Mission Based on Local Church Initiative (National Convention, Seminaries, IMB): This post argues for the primacy of the local church, over entities, institutions, and associations. It raises some questions and makes some suggestions about the future direction of the national convention. the seminaries, and the IMB.

Aspect 7(b): A Mission Based on Local Church Initiative (NAMB, State Conventions, ERLC, Local Associations): This post raises some questions and makes some suggestions about the future direction of the NAMB, the ERLC, state conventions, and local associations.