ACME: Worth (Careful) Consideration
Churches that share our convictions just formed a new association for planting churches and sending missionaries together. We’re excited! But we have a significant concern…
5.19 David Schrock, Trent Hunter, & Stephen Wellum • Interview • “Seeking a Convention That Is Not Southern Baptist In Name Only: How to Regain Trust, Rebuild the Trustee System, and Avoid an Impending Exodus of Vocal Conservatives”
Listen in as Trent Hunter and Stephen Wellum interview David Schrock on his COA Longform Essay, “Seeking a Convention That Is Not Southern Baptist In Name Only: How to Regain Trust, Rebuild the Trustee System, and Avoid an Impending Exodus of Vocal Conservatives”
The Big Tent of the SBC
The SBC has long been called a “Big Tent” association of churches. That is, substantial diversity exists in the denomination. While this may be helpful for Cooperative Program giving, the key to fruitful ministry may be affinity groups and associations within the SBC.
5.18 David Schrock • Reading • “Seeking a Convention That Is Not Southern Baptist In Name Only: How to Regain Trust, Rebuild the Trustee System, and Avoid an Impending Exodus of Vocal Conservatives”
Many aspects of the SBC are broken, and this article charts a possible route forward into a dawn marked by humble leaders, diligent trustees, and a reorganization.
Seeking a Convention That Is Not Southern Baptist In Name Only: How to Regain Trust, Rebuild the Trustee System, and Avoid an Impending Exodus of Vocal Conservatives
Many aspects of the SBC are broken, and this article charts a possible route forward into a dawn marked by humble leaders, diligent trustees, and a reorganization.
New Boss, Same as the Old Boss: Michels’ Iron Law of Oligarchy and the SBC
Are we circling back to the time of the Conservative Resurgence? While the 1970s saw the oligarchy of liberal elites, the 2010s and 2020s have so far seen an oligarchy of Cultural Engagers.
What is the Cause of Our Divisions? Social Media and Other Strategies For Effecting Positive Change in the SBC
Are there two SBCs? Some divide the SBC into the SBC of social media and “the real SBC,” yet this is far from the truth. There is one SBC, but it lacks an adequate and fair hearing for all it has to say.
5.17 Willy Rice, David Schrock, & Stephen Wellum • Interview • “Getting to Know SBC Presidential Candidate Willy Rice”
Listen in as David Schrock and Stephen Wellum interview SBC Presidential Candidate Willy Rice.
One Sacred Effeminacy: The Cooperative Longhouse And the Great Feminization of the SBC
Soft hearts and sharp minds will not avail us if we lack strong spines with the courage to teach what the Bible says about female pastors.
5.16 Josh Powell, David Schrock, & Stephen Wellum • Interview • “Getting to Know SBC Presidential Candidate Josh Powell”
Listen in as David Schrock and Stephen Wellum interview SBC Presidential Candidate Josh Powell.
5.15 David Schrock, Brad Green, & Mark Coppenger • Interview • “Five Reasons to be Thankful for the Southern Baptist Convention” & “Stewardship of Our SBC Land”
Listen in as David Schrock interviews both Mark Coppenger and Brad Green on their COA Essays.
5.14 Clint Pressley, David Schrock, & Stephen Wellum • Interview • “The SBC: A Presidential Perspective with Clint Pressley”
Join David Schrock and Stephen Wellum as they interview SBC President Clint Pressley on the current state of the SBC.
