After reading this insightful article by Dr. Chuck Kelley, President of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, I feel a tremendous pause in my spirit. Basically, the data from the "ACP" (annual church profile) tells a very bleak story. As Dr Kelly puts it, Southern Baptist are in decline. The statistics are at this link from … Continue reading SBC in decline… my thoughts
Category: Craig’s Choice
23 Easters left?
Please read carefully Stetzer's article in the Washington Post entitled, If it doesn’t stem its decline, mainline Protestantism has just 23 Easters left. I am grateful that at Wynnbrook Baptist (where I serve the Lord as pastor) our first of five core values is "The Bible." We believe the Bible to be the inspired, immutable, and … Continue reading 23 Easters left?
Great article on skipping church
Tim Challies does an excellent job in presenting the Biblical perspective that all believers should have when skipping church. Please take a few moments to read it. "The Worst Consequence of skipping Church."
5 Roadblocks to prayer
The Shack!! My take on it.
I've read several reviews on The Shack by William P. Young. I first read the book almost 10 years ago. I just finished reading it a second time. Here's a disclaimer: the first time I read it, I read it as a novel. But the second time I read the book, I was intent on … Continue reading The Shack!! My take on it.
Why are 17 SBC churches dying every week?
I was shocked to recently learn that every week 17 Southern Baptist churches close their doors for good. That means they die. Some have been dead a long time and simply made it official. Others deny the reality until there is no pulse. There are many factors involved but I believe Thom Rainer touches on … Continue reading Why are 17 SBC churches dying every week?
