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Malcolm Yarnell Grossly Misread: Tennessee Pastor Calls for Founders to Apologize

In his present post, Tom Ascol and Reading Comprehension, Tennessee Pastor, Tim Guthrie, offers a devastating critique of Tom Ascol's unfortunate misreading of a sermon preached by Dr. Malcolm Yarnell, Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (SWBTS). Ascol explicitly condemned Yarnell's position as "dangerous to biblical Christianity," Ascol's condemnation already being questioned in an earlier essay on SBC Tomorrow (link/). Many professors at SWBTS are no stranger to unsubstantiated charges, some of which were exposed as flat out fabrications. Only recently did defrocked IMB trustee, Wade Burleson... Read more →

Founders on Dr. Malcolm Yarnell: "Dangerous to Biblical Christianity" by Peter Lumpkins

When I attempted the blogging gig a few years ago, a few blogs were the obvious Kingpins. Wade Burleson's ceaseless attacks on the IMB trustees was one of them. In the beginning, like most who read but resist comment, I just loitered around in the background, observing what churned his butter. I finally logged on and churned mine. Today, Burleson is out of the mainstream Southern Baptist commodity, his blog being thoroughly infested with anonymous wackos from Lord knows where. Pioneer Baptist blogger, Marty Duren, was the strongest site, pulling... Read more →

The SBC and The Gospel by Luke Liechty, Guest Contributor

I've considered for some time now experimenting with some new avenues on SBC Tomorrow. One such laboratory exercise is the addition of regularly scheduled guests who publish essays here. Keeping with such a vision, today's guest is Luke Liechty. Luke is not a stranger to Southern Baptist blogging, contributing to his site, Search Me O God, for almost two years. Luke is pastor of a Southern Baptist church in Moss Bluff, Louisiana. Furthermore, he is a husband, a dad, and a lover of Classical music. Luke is especially in love... Read more →

Is This Why You're Fat?

My son sent me a link to this site and said I might enjoy tracking it. Being a SBpk he well recalls our annual conventions where attending pudgy preacher physiques out number attending puny preacher physiques, at minimum, 10 to 1. This picture may clue us in to part of the reason why. If you like, visit the site, This is why you're fat, and look at its entire photo album (be prepared to gag at some of the selections). Or, you can just watch one I borrow pop up... Read more →

Words Creating Wedges: Exposing the "Imaginary Divide" by Peter Lumpkins

Timmy Brister, spokesman for Founders Ministries, posted another commentary which essentially attempts to drive division between two alleged visions which Brister, along with his boss, Dr. Tom Ascol, insist are the only viable visions for the future of the Southern Baptist Convention. Quoting himself, Brister writes: '"There are two competing visions for the SBC going on right now: the Great Commission Resurgence under the direction of Danny Akin and David Dockery headquartered at SEBTS, and the Baptist Identity Movement under the direction of Paige Patterson and Malcolm Yarnell headquartered at... Read more →

Dr. Danny Akin & Mark Driscoll: Responding to Raised Concerns

Dr. Akin responded to recent concerns raised about his unpopular liaison with Mark Driscoll. You can hear it here. Also, his manuscript is available as well-- Download Akin Manuscript. With that, I am... Peter Read more →

J. D. Greear's "Are You a Calvinist?": A Brief Critique by Peter Lumpkins

Interestingly, Between the Times is turning up the temperature on Calvinism's focus, with 4 for 4 of their most recent posts addressing the issue. I'm getting jealous: at that rate, pretty soon their focus promises to overshadow my own! Being a single author, I can never keep up! I appreciate the latest post by Founders Calvinist, J. D. Greear. I must say, however, though his mild, warm presentation is thoroughly winsome, the points of contact he presumes exists among all Southern Baptists--especially between Calvinists such as himself and many NonCalvinists--reveals,... Read more →

Founders Ministries: Naive, Ignorant, or Out-of-Touch?

I just got out of the conference a few minutes ago and thought I'd do a few emails and such. What did I find? Hundreds of page views coming from Founders. I knew Founders had put up a post linking me in their latest crusade. I did not expect that many page reads, however. Thank you Dr. Ascol! Who knows, maybe I'll gain a few new regulars. I'll have to be brief. Ascol writes: "...broadly speaking, there are 2 opposing agendas at work to shape what the SBC will become... Read more →

Attending Writer's Conference

All, I'm attending a writer's conference over the next several days. Thus, unless I get some down-time, there'll be no time for blogging at all. Know I appreciate the readership at SBC Tomorrow, including those who rarely, if ever, agree with my content or style of writing I've carved out over the last decade or so. Lord bless. With that, I am... Peter Read more →

A Young Layman's Perspective on the Discernment Gap Among Young Southern Baptists: by Mr. Chris Poe

Precipitation caught Southern Baptists without their umbrella last week, but now slowly moves to the north. Sheets of water were visibly heavy at times, as a steady downpour of defenders made their case for Seattle pastor, Mark Driscoll, and his continued influence among Southern Baptists. From North Carolina to Nashville, each voice showered his unwavering commitment to one thing: the solution to the sorrowful state among multitudes of Southern Baptist Churches is found in Seattle. In short, we'll call it the Seattle solution. According to some, the Seattle Solution will... Read more →

Mark Driscoll & SEBTS: The Common Denominator Among His Defenders

Several influential voices among Southern Baptists have stepped into the batter's box to hit one out of the park for Mark Driscoll. I've read many of them. Below is an incomplete list, along with a quote revealing an obvious pattern in the usual defense of Mark Driscoll and his liaison with Southern Baptists: SEBTS: "We by no means agree with everything Mark Driscoll says or does." Alvin Reid: "I have a problem with Mark Driscoll...sometimes his language is a little edgy for my tastes, and I interpret the Bible differently... Read more →

SEBTS & Mark Driscoll: "Forget the Cussin'! Let's Talk Sex!" by Peter Lumpkins

This may be the final post I publish with hopes in making more people aware of some uncharted waters Southern Baptists are sailing as we drool over linking ourselves to the innovative ministries of controversial pastor, Mark Driscoll. I'm quite sure I'll receive the standard "Why do you hate Driscoll so much?" replies, as well as the "Mark Driscoll does more for evangelism and church growth than all SBC pastors put together!" ones. Not to mention, of course, the concerns I raise are but the musings of an "ill-informed" blogger... Read more →

Drawing Swords Over Mark Driscoll: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary vs. Baptist Press

In mid-January, I posted a provocative piece entitled, '"The Cussing Pastor" Continues Influence Among Southern Baptists' which drew many to this site defending Driscoll, including Tyler Jones, Lead Pastor, Vintage 21 Church, the host church for Plant & Thrive, an Acts29 boot camp. I have to say, some of the defense was enlightening. Yesterday, Baptist Press raised some of the same concerns as did I, employing some of the same sources as did I. "Driscoll's vulgarity draws media attention" is definitively worth your time. Founders Ministries advocate, Timmy Brister, has... Read more →

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