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Systemic Racism & Sexual Revolution: Replying to Karen Swallow Prior

Formerly teaching English at Liberty University for over 20 years, Karen Swallow Prior presently serves as Research Professor of English and Christianity and Culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Prior is author of a number of books including Jane Eyre: A Guide to Reading and Reflecting; On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life through Great Books; Heart of Darkness, and Booked: Literature in the Soul of Me not to mention her prolific online literary presence and numerous magazine articles published in Christianity Today and other major Christian publications. Prior's... Read more →

2020 SBC Pastors' Conference President responds to questions raised on social media about some platform personalities

Only hours after questions were raised on social media as Baptist Press released the list of platform personalities invited to the 2020 SBC Pastors' Conference held June 7-8 at Orlando's Orange County Convention Center, did David Uth, the pastors' conference president, respond back on Baptist Press. "Uth's remarks followed social media comments both opposing and supporting the selection of Wong in particular, although many posts also mentioned the non-Southern Baptist pastors." Accordingly, Uth and the staff will continue "monitoring social media to determine whether sentiments are voiced that would endanger... Read more →

Are leaders of 2020 SBC Pastors' Conference making a statement with the platform speakers in Orlando?

The SBC Pastors' Conference is an inspirational event traditionally held in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention. Usually, the speakers are well-known in Christian circles and have national platforms as either pastors in mega-churches, stadium speakers, best-selling authors, podcasts, sports' stars, or perhaps a combination of the above. One kind of speaker that is particularly controversial, at least since 2016, is political figures. The 2020 SBC Pastors' Conference is scheduled for June 7-8 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fl. Its officers are David... Read more →

Georgia Baptists Face Difficult Decision on Vice-Presidential Nominee

A week ago, I posted a piece concerning the public announcement in the Christian Index of four nominees for the office of Vice-President of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board to be elected at the 2019 Georgia Baptist Convention held at Fayetteville's New Hope Baptist Church November 10-12. The piece produced minimal chatter on Social Media. From knowledge recently gained, more chatter definitely took place privately rather than publicly. In the piece, I suggested that while all four intended nominees possessed undeniable qualifications and experience that could benefit Georgia Baptists, there... Read more →

A Necessary "FYI" to Georgia Baptists meeting for their annual session in Fayetteville, November 10-12, 2019

Like many other state conventions, Georgia Baptists plan their annual meeting in November each year. Fayetteville's New Hope Baptist Church hosts the meeting this year beginning with an Inspirational Rally Sunday evening, November 10th at 6 pm. The convention ends on Tuesday afternoon, November 12. Most likely, Georgia Baptists' 2019 annual convention will come and pass with few, if any, wrinkles. There is one particular item that should at least arouse the interest of most Georgia Baptists and, in many ways, ought to alarm them. I happen to be among... Read more →

Karen Swallow Prior on John Piper's Advice to Women in Troubled Marriages

OK. I'm not much on Twitter. I've never liked it. I don't think I ever will. Moreover, it can get very vicious, even more vicious than Facebook. Yet it appears it's definitively made its mark for usefulness even among Christians, so I logged on to my old account this AM and posted a link to the piece I put up on my blog entitled, "How do Patterson Critics View John Piper on Spousal Abuse?," a piece asking some of the leaders among Southern Baptists who are bent on seeing Paige... Read more →

How do Patterson Critics View John Piper on Spousal Abuse?

Since the social media mob, led by @JonathanMerritt, @edstetzer, and @KSPrior, judges Paige Patterson's counsel to women in troubled marriages so entirely unChristian as to merit his immediate dismissal as President of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, one wonders what they think evangelicals ought to do with evangelical icon, @JohnPiper, and desiringGod.org for the counsel Piper offers to women in troubled marriages. Check it out. For that matter, thoughts about John Piper's counsel to women in troubled marriages from high-profile Christian celebrities and organizations could be helpful in determining exactly why... Read more →

Interview with Christian author Candise Farmer

I recently had an opportunity to interact with Bible teacher and Christian author, Candise Farmer, concerning her ministry and book Green Pastures in a Barren Land: finding contentment in life's desolate seasons (Free Church Press, Carrollton. 2012 $14.95). Her folksy style and gentle aura complement her deep Christian convictions making chats with Candise a mesmerizing experience. God surely blesses this young Christian lady with tremendous communicating abilities. More significantly, however, is Candise's encouraging message birthed from difficulties she and her husband faced for several years. I pray He chooses to... Read more →

Free Church Press author, Candise Farmer on James Robison's LifeToday broadcast

Check out the video teaser below about Free Church Press author, Candise Farmer, on James Robison's broadcast, LifeToday speaking about her new book, Green Pastures in a Barren Land: Finding Contentment in Life's Desolate Seasons. Airing this Tuesday across the United States, Candise talks about how God works during difficult times of life. Also check out her website at Enough Grace Ministries. More later on this week... Pastors, Candise would be a great choice to have in your church for a women's ministries event. Read more →