Union University knows how to throw a party. In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the Baptist movement they are hosting a conference, “Southern Baptists, Evangelicals, and the Future of Denominationalism.” The conference will be held Oct 6-9 on Union’s campus in Jackson, TN, featuring Timothy George, Danny Akin, Al Mohler, Ed Stetzer, Nathan Finn, and others.
Cost for the conference will be $85, which will include four meals and three continental breakfasts. More details, including a full schedule and … [Read More]
The Future of the Southern Baptist Convention?
Akin Manuscript: “Axioms for a Great Commission Resurgence”
Note: Earlier today, BtT announced that I would deliver a chapel message entitled, “Axioms for a Great Commission Resurgence.” This post is the full text of my message.
AXIOMS FOR A GREAT COMMISSION RESURGENCE
Acts 1:4-8
By Daniel L. Akin
Introduction: 1) Following His resurrection Jesus spent time with His disciples for 40 days preparing them for their assignment once He had ascended. He led them out to Mount Olivet where He would return back to the Father. However, … [Read More]
Calvinism and the SBC: The Case for Consensus, Part 1
Calvinism and the SBC: The Case for Consensus, Part 1
By Alvin Reid and Nathan A. Finn
Over the last few days we have conducted a little “exercise in bridge-building” by writing two different “open letters” to Southern Baptists. After an introductory article, Alvin wrote an open letter to his Calvinist friends in the SBC. The next day Nathan wrote an open letter to his non-Calvinist friends in the SBC. The issues we raised in those letters are … [Read More]
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The Southern Baptist Generation Gap
The Southern Baptist Generation Gap
By Nathan A. Finn
After the 2008 SBC annual meeting in Indianapolis, I was among the many commentators who noted the relatively poor attendance. I also specifically mentioned the lack of messengers under age 40. (The hordes of 20-somethings working the agency booths don’t count. They are all paid to be there, and relatively few of them are messengers.) This does not bode well for the future of a democratic denomination like the Southern Baptist … [Read More]
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