I have a great Savior, an amazing wife, some really great kids, perfect grandkids, and a terrific church family. I like to preach and to fly. I love my life.
Humble opinion of a complementarian: I think we have a problem much greater than the small number of female pastors in the SBC. It’s the number of male pastors who do not meet the biblical qualifications of an elder.
For many years, I have said that Alister is my favorite preacher for many reasons. I disagree with him on this one thing, but he is still my favorite preacher. I love him! My goodness! Why can’t we disagree agreeably? Cancel culture is alive and well among Christians. Sad.
Spurgeon Church History, Assoc of Pilgrim’s Coffer
If you say, “You aren’t a Christian if ___________,” and if you put anything in that blank except some manner of “you don’t trust in Jesus, the Son of God who died for your sins and rose from the dead,” then your theology is at least suspect. 1/3
I’ll take Keller—his mind, his influence, his theology, his wisdom, his life’s work—any day. I’m bothered that kindness is now seen by many as a liability instead of a virtue.
Unless your local church is near the Jordan River, you should not be baptized in the Jordan River. Also, if you’ve already been baptized as a believer, you should not get re-baptized anywhere—not even in the Jordan River.
Complementarian here. I think having more theologically trained women will only strengthen the church. Warms my heart to see all the women graduating from our seminaries.
@VP
Abortion isn’t healthcare. Abortion is murdering the weakest and most vulnerable people in the world. Please, Madame Vice President, as a fellow Christian, I urge you to see all humans as created in the image of God and worthy of value and protection.
A lot of people owe
@KSPrior
some apologies. She has demonstrated remarkable grace and integrity. Those who have slandered her would do well to learn from her. Thank you,
@DannyAkin
and
@SEBTS
trustees for your character and for having her back.
Today a sister SBC church allowed me the privilege of baptizing my grandson. I heard a solid expository sermon, a lot about discipleship, and a serious commitment to God’s Word. They have a wonderful Children’s Pastor. But she is female, so some want to kick them out. Ridiculous!
And if you have done this after rebuking people for speaking out against racism, abuse, or other forms of injustice by asserting that “we just need to preach the Gospel,” then you might just be a hypocrite. 3/3
Just to be clear: Some people are claiming that the little ewe lamb was complicit in her theft and slaughter? Am I summarizing accurately? If so, I have to question the motives behind such a hermeneutic. Why? And why are those of this position so passionate about it?
Wokeness, CRT, and liberal drift are all fake controversies manufactured by pharisaical, divisive, and power hungry fundamentalists of the worst kind. The SATF has shined the light on a very real danger perpetuated by a special kind of wickedness. God help us.
I really don’t understand why people like Al Mohler and other prominent Southern Baptists who speak regularly about public figures who are morally repugnant aren’t saying anything about the predator Paul Pressler. I mean, there’s no question now, right? What’s the deal?
My son got a girl pregnant in college. He took responsibility as any real man would. Now I have the most precious and beautiful and sweet little 8-year-old grandson. He likes reading and running and games and dogs. He calls me Doc, and we adore each other.
During the 2020 election season, I had lunch with my Congressman. He asked me what issues were most important to our congregation. I said I can’t speak for everyone, but that I think most are looking for candidates who are convictionally pro-life. Before I could finish, 1/5
A man from my former church just called me to apologize and repent for opposing me some years ago. He was sincerely grieved by his words and actions. How courageous of him. That, y’all, is biblical manhood.
This is the first time I’ve been so outspoken about SBC political matters. 3 reasons:
1. We must act decisively regarding sex abuse (caring for victims and protecting the vulnerable). I am appalled at info recently come to light. How long will we turn a deaf ear to the cries?
I love the Southern Baptist Convention. I want to be a Southern Baptist. Are we perfect? Of course not. But we are theologically sound, missionally effective, & Gospel centered. Despite what you read on Twitter, the SBC is solid, improving, & thriving.
#ILoveTheSBC
#PrayForTheSBC
If your pastor did not address the assassination attempt in today's service, you need to find another church. There is tremendous spiritual warfare being waged in this country. This is no time for limp-wristed wokevangelicals.
Fundamentalist: One who considers all his doctrines as primary/non-negotiable. Everyone who disagrees is a liberal or a heretic.
Liberal: One who considers no doctrines as primary. Everyone who disagrees is a fundamentalist.
After discussing how the sanctity of life should inform all policies, he thanked me and tried to assure me that President Trump is the most pro-life president in history. I told him that I was not convinced Trump was pro-life at all. I wonder what he thinks now. 5/5
This attitude is why I stopped listening to and following (on Twitter) James White. It seems he just can’t help himself from being argumentative and rude. 2 Timothy 2:22-26. This is also why I’m not ok with the “Moscow mood.”
I’m a complementarian pastor with female leaders in my church. I will not use the title of pastor for women (or men who don’t meet the biblical qualifications). But if your church has a female children’s (or whatever) pastor, I don’t care. I don’t want to kick you out of the SBC.
Just a thought. If people who love Jesus and the Bible do not agree on a particular doctrine or application, then maybe—just maybe—the Bible isn’t as clear on that matter as some claim. Maybe interpretations differ, and we should show some grace and respect to each other. 1/5
3. We must strongly repudiate the Conservative Baptist Network. The lies and tactics of this group are shameful. When
@DannyAkin
and
@jdgreear
are too far left for you, they aren’t the problem. Mike Stone must not be elected. He and Martin must be removed from the
@SBCExecComm
I see a lot of people using the occasion of
@drmoore
leaving the
@erlc
to take pot shots at him. If that’s you, stop it. You’re not being Christ-like. And if you’re still calling him a liberal or a non-Christian, repent. You are a liar.
While this is not an official SBC event, it’s really disturbing. It reveals a lot about those on the platform, and it is happening during the SBC Pastors Conference.
I explained that I would like to see a candidate who can articulate why all human life is valuable and then demonstrate that understanding in all policies, such as economics, healthcare, immigration/border security, environment, criminal justice, and so forth. 3/5
2. We must rebuild the bridges we burned with African American brothers and sisters. We have to stop pretending racism is dead in the SBC. Will we genuinely and actively work to break down barriers? This is a Gospel issue.
I really like
@DavidAFrench
but I disagree with him on RFMA. I still really like and respect him, though. He is a wonderful brother in the Lord, and his writing is very helpful.
Guess how many people responding negatively to this post are rejoicing with me over the salvation of my precious grandson. Anyone have a guess? The answer will tell you something about their priorities.
Today a sister SBC church allowed me the privilege of baptizing my grandson. I heard a solid expository sermon, a lot about discipleship, and a serious commitment to God’s Word. They have a wonderful Children’s Pastor. But she is female, so some want to kick them out. Ridiculous!
He looked at me like I had 3 heads. It was as if I was speaking a foreign language. It was obvious he had never consider what a truly pro-life ethic meant. He even told me that he had never heard anyone speak of being pro-life is such ways. 4/5
The Center for Baptist Leadership exists, in part, to help provide a voice for the millions of conservative Southern Baptists who haven’t felt like their Christian political values are represented in DC and elsewhere in the public square.
With this week in DC, we’ve been having
I just saw a post that says, “Not voting for Trump is supporting Harris.” So does that mean that not voting for Harris is supporting Trump? And if so, does that mean that not voting for either is supporting both? Some interesting logic on display.
Sunday, on 60 Minutes, Bart Barber tells
@andersoncooper
that addressing the sex abuse scandal that's rocked the Southern Baptist Convention is his number one priority.
2 things I think are unwise:
1. Using the title of pastor for women in subordinate roles (children, missions, etc.).
2. Expelling every church from the SBC that does so.
I saw a post saying that some non-SBC pastors are considering leading their churches to join the SBC just to be able to vote on matters important to the CN/neo-fundy crowd. I would consider such a move to be unethical and not a valid reason to join the SBC.
Once had a man leaving our church for another tell me he “prefers expository preaching” (to which I am seriously committed). “For example,” he said, “this other preacher talks about how the godless liberals are destroying America. And he talks a lot about the end times.”
Got it.
If you think adopting the Guidepost recommendations would be a capitulation to liberalism or wokeness or whatever, then you are part of the problem. Good grief.
Serious question for pastors. If you learned that one of your deacons was getting naked with young men, what would you do? Could he continue to serve as a deacon? Would there be church discipline? Brothers, taking a stand on this kind of sexual perversion is worth your job.
Does anyone really think all Southern Baptists agree on everything? People are calling for the firing of
@LeatherwoodERLC
because he says things that “many” SBs don’t like. Is the new standard that the head of
@ERLC
must only speak in ways that no one finds objectionable?
@ZonePhysics
@WIRED
A horrific example of filling a child with irrational fear then exploiting her for political purposes. Shameful. Is this what it has come to?
There seems to be a lot of misunderstanding about who we are. The SBC is a convention of autonomous churches that cooperate voluntarily to support various missions and ministries. We are not an entity led by executives. We have entities and are governed by churches. 1/7
Obviously, 14 million Southern Baptists will not attend the SBC Annual Meeting.
Further, even if all of our 47,000 churches had a slate of 12 messengers (which they do not) that would total 564,000.
The messenger count will not come close to that.
The question is this: Will
I am a trustee at
@ERLC
. Our president
@LeatherwoodERLC
was NOT fired yesterday. See this press release. Brent deserves countless apologies for this error and all the assumptions that came with it. He has proven to be a faithful leader and man of integrity time and again.
The full board of the
@ERLC
needs to offer a very public apology that includes an unequivocal statement of support for
@LeatherwoodERLC
. I know of no other way for them to move forward with him at the helm.
I’m having lunch with 2 LDS missionaries today. Please pray that my speech will be wise and kind and that their hearts and minds will be open to the gloriously good news I intend to share.
Brothers, if you see any red flags in your life, I beg you to take aggressive steps immediately to head off a disaster. And yes, I’m talking to myself as well. Things like this always drive me to my knees. Too much is at stake, for ours is a high calling. Don’t be complacent!
3/3
Southern Baptists have been resoundingly and consistently clear that we support the
@erlc
. Can we please stop dealing with these ridiculous efforts to abolish it?
So this Sunday will be the 56th annual Racial Reconciliation Sunday for the SBC, and people are upset because it’s an indication that the
@ERLC
has suddenly become liberal and “woke” under
@drmoore
. That’s some interesting math.
I’ve been blocking people lately. I know that those I block will claim I’m afraid of them. I’m not. I’m just tired of them and their graceless and un-Christlike ways. I don’t have the time, inclination, or energy to deal with them.
Calling other Christians with whom you disagree “infidels” is despicable. Encouraging others to join the “fight” without regard to the mission is underhanded. But this is right from the CN playbook unfortunately. What a shame these tactics are being used.
I’ve had several conversations since Indy with former SBC guys who are considering coming and fighting with us in Dallas.
The thing about those people is they will join FOR the fight. They get it.
You don’t have to agree with everything about the SBC to see that we are facing
Prayers please. I’ve been sharing the Gospel with an atheist for several years. He came to see me today to discuss his “spiritual journey.” No longer an atheist, but not yet a Christian. I think he is so close. Please pray for him.
@BrianSimsPA
Mr. Sims, I’m praying for you today. Bullying an elderly woman and some teenage girls indicates some deep pain and brokenness. I’m praying that you will experience the healing grace, forgiveness, and peace of Jesus.
@BaptistNetwork
Really? So if I say I have people in my church who view pornography, would you demand that I name them in order for you to believe me and oppose porn? Would you also tell me I don’t need to speak against pornography since the Gospel is what will turn people from it? Good grief.
Oh good grief! Read the letter. Look at the other names. This tweet is a gross misrepresentation of the content and intent of the letter. These pro-life leaders are simply opposed to the criminalization of women who have had abortions. I agree with their true pro-life position.
Numerous times I’ve had politician types invite themselves to speak, share testimony, give a greeting, etc. on a Sunday morning. I have politely declined every time. Why? I am convictionally Baptist.
They just accused
@DannyAkin
of saying that “we don’t need to trust the sufficiency of Scripture.” They said that out loud and recorded it. What absolute nonsense. I am praying (and voting) that we see a clear repudiation of the CBN and it’s tactics.
NEW VIDEO: The Southern Baptist Convention is drifting, and it's time we wake up and realize that we are not where we need to be, nor are we headed in the right direction.
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Hey, abuse survivors! I truly believe the majority of us at
#SBC2022
are standing with you. Thanks for pushing for reform. Thanks for educating us. Thanks for not giving up. We see you. We hear you. Please pray with us that sanity and decency prevail.
Yes, this is how it goes. I’m encouraged to read a certain book by one person known for dishonesty. I point out the dishonesty. I’m called a liar. I offer proof. I’m called a liar and a liberal (I’m neither). So yes I blocked him. I don’t apologize. I’m just tired.
Never took the time in all my years to ever read and really read the Bible. Currently almost through the Jerusalem Bible Old Testament and almost done with the Prophets. Next up to New Testament. So far amazing and not at all what I was expecting.
Some things I’m grateful for at
#SBC24
-Friends
-Cooperation
-83 new missionaries
-Baptisms up
-Church planting
-Seminaries thriving
-In person > Twitter
-CN soundly rejected
-ERLC supported
-Still conservative
All votes didn’t go my way. Its fine. We’re Baptists. I love the SBC!
Not sure I can think of anything more un-Baptist than Christian Nationalism. It’s also a violation of BFM Article XVII. I wonder if we have more CN pastors than female pastors. I can tell you which will have more long-term deleterious effects on the church.
Yet another pastor friend has committed adultery. I am grieved and sickened. What’s worse is he is not remorseful. 2 families and a church blown up. A community harmed. The name of Jesus tarnished. Brother pastors, this is too frequent. We must do better. Some questions . . .
1/3
Un-Christlike comments aside, this is the way. I’m sad to see people vilify basic human decency. Thank you,
@LeatherwoodERLC
.
Romans 12:14-15
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
This gesture to mark the passing of a Member is always so touching to me.
Senator Feinstein was the longest-serving female Senator in U.S. Senate history. She was tenacious about her priorities but, at the same time, always open to working with those who may disagree with her.
@JohnFea1
“They don’t want to take unpopular stands in their church,” says the man who gets standing ovations in his church for the stands he takes. No courage needed. Try criticizing Trump at FBC Dallas, and see how that works out.
This is a perfect example of tribalism.
@Janet_Mefferd
is demonstrably and consistently conservative, but she dared to speak truth and point out error, and questioning the tribe will not be tolerated. They want to burn her down.
A 🧵for those of you who mistakenly think I have shifted or changed in any of my conservative views, simply because people like
@William_E_Wolfe
have lied about me.
I have not changed. Please hear me out …
Some things I’ve learned from making hard personnel decisions:
1. No one who is fired ever thinks he deserves it. He is always shocked when it happens.
2. People not in the room always speculate about what they don’t know and often assume bad motives or inappropriate behavior.
Some have suggested I’m not very theologically conservative. I affirm the BFM 2000, Chicago, Nashville, Nicea, Chalcedon the 5 Solas, and the Abstract of Principles. I’m not really sure what the standard is if I don’t meet it.
Just today I’ve seen the following called liberal:
@OSHawkins
@albertmohler
@drjamesmerritt
@jdgreear
Not only is this slanderous, but it will have the effect of gutting the word of its meaning. The accusers are either ignorant, or they are liars.
I’m bothered by both the uncritical support for “He Gets Us” and the vitriolic reaction against it. I’d lots rather see some sane, well reasoned discourse. But then again, sanity and reason don’t make for clicks and likes, do they?
@PowellAnalytics
In his entire 20-year career, Gwynn struck out 434 times -- an average of 21.7 K's per season. Last season, 129 players had struck out 22 times by the end of April.
@JCalebJones
Paul would like a word:
2 Timothy 2:24-25
24 And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, 25 correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.”