The record may reveal that the 2010 Convention in Orlando was a historic moment for the churches of the SBC. Only time will tell. From my perspective it was a wonderful Convention as Southern Baptists affirmed overwhelmingly how we wish to chart our future. What were the crucial happenings and their significance at this year’s convention? Let me highlight several.
First, and by far the most important, was the adoption of the GCRTF Report. By a … [Read More]
Reflections on the 2010 SBC in Orlando
Johnny Hunt and Ronnie Floyd on the CP
Editor Jim Smith of the Florida Baptist Witness recently interviewed pastors Johnny Hunt and Ronnie Floyd about their increased commitment to the Cooperative Program. You should read it, especially if you are worried that the GCR is a Trojan Horse meant to undermine the CP.
Prayer Request for the GCR Interim Report on February 22
Monday evening February 22 will be an important moment in SBC life as Dr. Ronnie Floyd will make an interim report from the Great Commission Resurgence Task Force. We had hoped to live stream the presentation but we were denied that request. However, Dr. Floyd will post a video that contains the substance of his report immediately following his presentation at the Executive Committee. We are excited and hopeful about what will be shared. Again, … [Read More]
Please Pray for Johnny Hunt
Please stop whatever you are doing and pray right now for First Baptist Woodstock pastor and current SBC President Johnny Hunt. Many of you know that Bro. Johnny was diagnosed with prostate cancer a couple of months ago. His surgery is this morning at 11:30. Please also remember to continue to pray for other Southern Baptist pastors and leaders with cancer, including O. S. Hawkins, Jack Graham, and Matt Chandler.
The Future of the Southern Baptist Convention (An Introduction)
On October 8 I had the honor of speaking at Union University at the “Southern Baptists, Evangelicals, and Future of Denominationalism Conference.” The meeting was held in recognition of the 400th anniversary of the Baptist movement. Several blogs and media outlets have reported both on the conference and the paper I delivered. The full manuscript may be accessed at http://apps.sebts.edu/president/?p=1471 . However, to fit the paper into the “blog world” I will post 10 entries that … [Read More]
My Reflections on the 2009 SBC Annual Meeting
It is possible years from now that we will look back on the 2009 SBC in Louisville and see it as a historic watershed moment in our history. It is possible that on the 30th anniversary of the beginning of the Conservative Resurgence (CR), we will have witnessed the natural and hoped for outcome of the CR in the genesis of a new movement of God among His people in a Great Commission Resurgence (GCR) … [Read More]
New Video: Johnny Hunt on the GCR
The front page (and media section) of the Great Commission Resurgence website now includes a short video challenge from Johnny Hunt. Check it out.
Johnny Hunt Interview with the Florida Baptist Witness
Jim Smith of the Florida Baptist Witness has published an interview with Johnny Hunt about the Great Commission Resurgence. You can read the interview online.
Baptist 21 Podcast Interview with Johnny Hunt
The guys at Baptist 21 have recently recorded a podcast interview with Johnny Hunt, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Woodstock and current president of the Southern Baptist Convention. Interviewer Nathan Akin asks President Hunt a number of important questions, including the following:
Why are you a Southern Baptist?
Who has influenced you?
Why are younger men leaving or contemplating leaving the SBC and what do we say to them?
What are the benefits of denominations?
What does the future … [Read More]
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