Monthly Archives: September 2007
Willow Creek Small Groups Conference: Some Observations
I spent this past Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning at the small groups conference at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois, in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. Like most conferences, there is too much information presented to be able to … Continue reading
Filed under Christian Lifestyles, Life in general
Rebuilding Trust in the BGCT
When I first began reading about “Valleygate,” I simply could not believe that it was real. Surely, I kept thinking, it was just a big misunderstanding, and considering the political atmosphere among Texas Baptists, it was being blown out of … Continue reading
Filed under Baptist General Convention of Texas
Moving From Milk to Solid Food
“Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual but as worldly–mere infants in Christ. I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for it. Indeed, you are still not ready. You are still worldly. For … Continue reading
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Filed under Baptist Unity, Christian Lifestyles
Student Government at the University of Arizona Denies Funding for Christian Club’s Concert
http://www.azstarnet.com/metro/201396 The ASUA (Associated Students of the University of Arizona) pulled funding from a Christian student group’s concert just prior to the event, causing the group to scramble to secure donations to continue to have the event, and raising questions … Continue reading
Filed under Christian Lifestyles, Religion and Politics, Uncategorized
Investigators Have BGCT Valleygate Report
The Baptist Standard is reporting that the invesitgators report from the Valleygate investigation has been filed with federal authorities, and has been turned over to the proper investigative agency. http://www.baptiststandard.com/postnuke/index.php?module=htmlpages&func=display&pid=6801 Perhaps it would have been a good idea to assign … Continue reading
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Filed under Baptist General Convention of Texas
So, What Does Christian Maturity Look Like?
“Therefore, let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, instructions about baptisms, the laying on of hands, … Continue reading
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Ephesus, Pergamum and Baptists: A Comparison
“I know all the things that you do. I have seen your hard work and your patient endurance. I know you don’t tolerate evil people. You have examined the claims of those who say they are apostles but are not. … Continue reading
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