Eric Gorski of the Associated Press has written an excellent article on Matt Chandler titled “Brain Cancer Tests a Young Pastor’s Faith.” The article has been reprinted in a number of major media outlets (our link will take you to MSNBC). We would urge you to read about how one young Southern Baptist pastor is responding in a gospel-centered way to his cancer; he is a role model for all of us. We would also … [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.
Exciting Announcement from the W. A. Criswell Library
One of my frustrations as a Baptist history professor is that many of my students, particularly those under age 35 or so, cannot name one well-known Southern Baptist preacher from the 20th century. In my Baptist history class last fall, there was not one student–not one–who had ever heard of George Truett, R. G. Lee, W. A. Criswell, Herschel Hobbs, or even Adrian Rogers. There were a couple who knew who Jerry Vines was, but that was because of … [Read More]
Advance 09: The Resurgence of the Local Church
BtT would like to make you aware of a unique opportunity. Advance 09: The Resurgence of the Local Church will be held June 4-6, 2009 in Durham, NC. Speakers include Danny Akin, John Piper, Mark Driscoll, Matt Chandler, Ed Stetzer, and J. D. Greear.
For more information or to register, click here. Below is the schedule:
June 4th
12:30 : Welcome – Elliot Grudem
12:40 : Worship
01:00 : What is the Church – Mark Driscoll : Session … [Read More]
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