(By: Danny Akin & Bruce Ashford)
The SBC has always had international missions at the center of its concern. This is no secret. The Triennial Convention met for the express purpose of organizing international missions activities in general and the work of Luther Rice and the Judsons in particular.[1] The SBC, after having been established in 1845, soon formed the Foreign Mission board, through which churches have supported thousands of missionaries. Today, the number of SBC missionaries … [Read More]
Aspect 3(a): A Mission Focused on the Nations (An Awkward Tension)
Myth #8: The GCRTF plans to abolish NAMB or dissolve it into the IMB.
To be fair it is easy to see how this myth has arisen. In fact it only constitutes as a myth as it relates to the current work of the GCRTF. Beyond that, as far as it being an item of intense discussion and interest, it is anything but a myth!
In the “Axioms message” I raised the question of some possible mergers (I was not specific) to increase efficiency and avoid duplication. Tim Patterson, chairman … [Read More]
Let’s All Take a Deep Breath about NAMB
NAMB is the talk of the convention right now. Or, at least it is in the top three of topics currently discussed at many denomination meetings. With the presidential vacancy at NAMB and the retirement announcements by Drs. Rankin and Chapman, plenty of people are wondering what will happen next.
Yesterday, the trustees made some helpful decisions: making Richard Harris the interim president, appointing Frank Page as Vice President of Evangelism, and appointing a search committee … [Read More]
Testimonial about “Christmas in August”
Editor’s Note: We at BtT would like to thank all of those churches and entities who participated in the Christmas in August drive to raise funds for the IMB. We have received letters from more than a few missionaries and missionary candidates, and decided to post portions of one of them below. Although this particular letter is written in the form of a thank you to SEBTS, we know that in spirit it is also … [Read More]
More Christmas in August @ SEBTS
At Southeastern we continually challenge our students not to ask ,”should I go to the nations who have never heard the gospel?” Rather our consistent encouragement is, “why should I stay?” With almost 3.5 billion people with either no or very limited access to the gospel, the reason we raise the latter question is clear. It is the one we should be asking as Southern Baptists. It is the question we should be asking as … [Read More]
Christmas in August @ SEBTS
Dear SEBTS Family,
Words are not adequate to express my excitement as we look forward to the fall 2009 semester. I am so excited about so many things that will take place this semester, some of which we will experience as unexpected surprises from our great God! I want to remind you that in chapel on both August 25 and 27 we will be taking our “Christmas in August” offering for the International Mission Board. Amazingly, … [Read More]
Southeastern President Issues Challenge to Support International Missions with “Christmas in August”
WAKE FOREST, N.C. – In the midst of tough economic times Southern Baptists are being challenged to dig deeply and financially support international missions by giving to a special Lottie Moon Christmas offering during August.
Daniel Akin, president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, N.C., said on Tuesday, June 23, at the Southern Baptist Convention that it is his desire to see Southeastern students, alumni and friends, and eventually all of the Southern Baptist … [Read More]
