#southernbaptist

[devinefemininerage]

Father, why do you hate me?

for I was made in your image.

You are the reason I’m here,

And also the reason I am the way I am.

You have created your worst nightmare.

But I was just a child,

How is that my fault?

[shiningthelightministries]

Through The Bible In A Year - Intro - Bible Reading Plan KJV - Shining T...

[matthenslee]

Serving as the "#2" to the President and as a member of the Cooperation Group, I felt it necessary to withhold comment on the Law Amendment. However, now that we are just a couple of weeks away from the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention, I believe it's time to offer my thoughts.

[notanotherbaptistpodcast]

POTLUCK: Friendly Cooperation, ARITF to Continue, and Cafe du Monde

Jared and Matt get together while Allen was away to recap #SBC23, with some of the decisions made at the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in New Orleans. Article: https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/at-sbc-23-messengers-continue-to-deal-with-abuse-reforms-take-stand-on-pastoral-convictions/ Make sure you are following us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PotluckPodcastSBC

[cardinalsongpoet]

Women Are Dying Invisibly in SBC Churches and They're Voting

This week, a beautiful friend I made on social media shared with me that she decided to leave the Southern Baptist Association after she attempted suicide because of trauma she experienced at the hands of the church. She still has Beth Moore’s books and bible studies on her shelves because of what they meant in her life and healing. Yesterday, I shared with a friend that I would be writing an…

[lonelyplanetfag]

my mom complimented the handcuff pin on my fag jacket #southernbaptist

[spokanefavs]

Spokane pastor reacts to Southern Baptist ban on female leaders

#SouthernBaptist#femalepastors#ReligionNews#religion

[queersatanic]

these powerful, dangerous cults run our governments & are filled with members who prey on our children

someone has got to stop the Southern Baptists & Catholics

. . . .

[ID: crying child labeled "christians" held by another worried child labeled "the media" look at a black rabbit labeled "satanists" while in the grass behind them, a tiger is crouched labeled "pedophile priests and youth pastors" /end ID]

[duckettfamilyblog-blog]

Who is ready for Bible School?

Tonight, our children will start their first Vacation Bible School at our church, and they are SO excited! I am excited too, because the theme at our church this year is “ROAR” and of course, my four year old son, Roran, is all about some ROARING like a lion. 

I took the 4 year olds to see their Sunday school friends who’ve been part of the kids’ choir at church, performing songs that will be featured in the VBS program, and they both wanted to get up and sing and dance, so here is their chance! 

I remember my summers as a child, being filled with VBS weeks, and that being my favorite part of the summer. And for our home-schooled kiddos, all the extra curricular activities we can get them into are welcome, but for me, this is ESPECIALLY exciting, because my kids will get to hear the gospel in a way that is fun and engaging to them, while getting to learn and play with their friends. 

I am so thankful to have these wonderful resources to help entertain and educate our kids during the summer, and especially thankful to the Lord, for blessing us with them, and with a church that really loves to reach out to our community’s youth! I hope everyone has a blessed and safe week! I’ll update on their VBS fun through the week. 

[christian-global-outreach]

Billy Graham is considered to have been one of the greatest evangelists in modern day history. During his early years, Billy Graham would achieve his academic goals from Florida Bible Institute. Soon after, the southern baptist minister would put his knowledge and skills to the test where he would be leading some of the most iconic evangelical rallies of his time (Crusades). This was a very important time for the young minister due to the fact that he was not only able to deliver the message to the masses, but was also able to develop his sermons where he would later develop his delivery of simple yet powerful messages centered upon sin and salvation. Content associated with the “Billy Graham Library” reveals that these short and powerful sermons were able to win the hearts of those associated with all walks of life including those who were affiliated with gangs.. By 1950, Billy Graham established the “Billy Graham Evangelistic Association” where he delivered his weekly evangelical broadcast segments titled “Hour of Decision” By 1973, Billy Graham was considered to be the first to deliver a sermon to nearly 100,000 onlookers in Moscow and in 1992, he preached to a crowd of 1.1 million people located in South Korea. Lastly, Billy Graham was considered to be the Chaplin 12 United States Presidents. The book titled: The Journey (2006) reveals that we are not here by chance but it was God who blessed us with this journey of life. The 8th page of the source further reveals that God also calls upon us to experience the journey or path of faith with him. Page 13 of the book states: “The reason is simple: God made you. You and I aren't here by accident, or because of some blind natural process.” #billygraham #christiandevotional #campuscrusadeforchrist #chaplain #southernbaptist https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfh8JrEJQiy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[sdministry]

It’s always fun to encourage a room full of pastors and their wives which we had the opportunity to do for all the Houston area churches tonight. Thanks to Spring Baptist and their leadership for hosting this fun evening. www.ADateNight.us #ADateNight #DateNight #ComedyNight #CleanComedyNight #Comedy #HopeThroughHilarity #Comedian #Humor #Marriage #Radio #ChristianRadio #Pastors #ChurchStaff #PastorsWife #SouthernBaptist #SouthernBaptistOfTexas #TexasBaptist #SBCTexas #SBCTX (at Spring Baptist Church) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca_fYvngJ6l/?utm_medium=tumblr

[shiningthelightministries]

Prepare To Meet Thy God - Bible Study - Shining The Light Ministries - P...

[matthenslee]

Dear Southern Baptist,

As we approach #SBC23 in New Orleans, I am writing this letter to you––yes, you. I am also writing it to me. I also wrote the exact same thing last year, and the year before that, but it bears updating and repeating…

By now, you know there’ll be the Southern Baptist Convention Pastors’ Conference on Sunday and Monday, our Annual Meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday, and many events and exhibits to take in along the way. You know when there will be votes, motions, and all that stuff. You probably already know who you can/will vote for (if you don’t, I recommend listening to this), but this is not about that.

This is about your witness.

Every second of every day in New Orleans, you will represent Christ. In the room, out of the room, on the plane, out to eat, at the hotel, on the escalator––wherever you are at any given time, you will be a witness. The bigger question is whether or not you will represent Him well.

In the room…

There will be reporters from all over. There will be a live stream (live.sbc.net) capable of sending the meeting across the globe. Before you step to a microphone, remember James 1:19. Before you ask that question, make that motion, or whatever, take a moment to ask yourself, “Does what I am about to say represent Christ?”

And, as I said, there will be countless reporters. If you see one, for crying out loud, show Christlike kindness and hospitality. Smile at them, welcome them, and reflect the love of Christ to them.

Out of the room…

Maybe an election does not go your way, or a particular motion or resolution irks you. Before you vent in earshot of those passing by, remember Proverbs 29:11. Additionally, you will be surrounded by workers from the Convention Center and volunteers from churches that are there to help you. Thank them, ask how they are doing, encourage them, share the gospel with them, etc.

On the plane…

You hopefully see a trend here. Travel is stressful. I personally hate flying, but from the terminal to the giftshops to your time on the plane, there will be people around you. Will they see Jesus in you? Will you take the opportunity to share Jesus with them? The Great Commission speaks to this––as you go, brothers and sisters, make disciples.

Out to eat…

One of our girls stuck a stick in a giant ant bed a year ago because she “wanted to see the ant move around more.” Moments later, she exclaimed, “Ouch! Some of these sting!” When we break for lunch or dinner, the Convention Center will look like an ant bed that just got jammed by a stick as thousands upon thousands of people rush out to grab a bite to eat. Will you sting?

You certainly represent Southern Baptists, but more importantly, Jesus Christ as you enter the restaurant. Be nice, be patient, tip well, and consider a short gospel presentation when the opportunity presents itself.

At the hotel…

From the front desk workers or breakfast servers to the housekeepers, will you represent Christ in your interactions with and around them? Will you look for opportunities to share your faith? If you meet a fellow Southern Baptist, I encourage you to take some time to hear their story, ask how you all can pray for one another and the Annual Meeting, and pray. If they are not, share Jesus with them.

Also, there will be plenty of temptations when you are alone in your hotel room. Honestly, I would simply suggest unplugging your TV and not connecting to the WiFi. Instead, work on your next sermon, pray for the next day of the Annual Meeting, etc.

Along the way…

This just kind of conveys all the other places you will be at any given time. With 10,000+ Southern Baptists around, do not use this time to gripe and moan but encourage. If you find yourself next to a fellow Southern Baptist, ask where they are from, what God is up to in their life or church, and encourage them.

This is about your witness.

Your witness will either be good or bad. Things may go your way “in the room” or not. Regardless, you represent Christ. Keep that in mind as you make your way in and around New Orleans, so we can show and share His love with those He came to save. Until we meet in NOLA, I love you and am rooting for you.

[christianandnerdy]

Which church fashion style do you prefer? #HowToTellApartModestChristianGirls #BaptistGirlsBeLike #Baptist #IFB #IndependentBaptist #ReformedBaptist #GermanBaptist #SouthernBaptist #Modesty #ModestIsHottest #denominationalfashion https://www.instagram.com/p/CZtEIHMrlFW/?utm_medium=tumblr

[notanotherbaptistpodcast]

Here, There, and Everywhere with the SBC

Kyle and Matt get together to discuss how local churches can emphasize the "here, there, and everywhere" aspect of our calling to make disciples individually/corporately, and also collectively as a family of churches. For ministry training that prioritizes both the Great Commandment and the Great Commission, we would encourage you to consider Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Southwestern Seminary equips students in living their calling, seeking to glorify God through Christ-centered education that encourages academic excellence and faithful ministry preparation.

They are grace filled, Christ centered, scripturally grounded, confessionally guided, student focused, and globally engaged.

Learn more about Southwestern Seminary's recently reaffirmed core values at swbts.edu/corevalues.

[secularbynature-blog]

We thank The Atheist Experience Show host Matt Dillahunty for taking time to chat with us recently about his thoughts on religion, debate, and coming out as an atheist. Check out the interview and share your thoughts. @AtheistExpShow @Matt_Dillahunty @writerrausch1 (Listen to the interview audio on our YouTube https://youtu.be/OXweJgJkk3U) By Andrew J. Rausch Matt Dillahunty was raised in a Southern Baptist family and was, for many years, a devout Christian. After serving eight years in the Navy, he felt he was compelled by God to minister, leading him to study and investigate the Bible (and other subjects he found to be related) more closely. These studies ultimately led him down a path to atheism. “After the first couple of years, reason forced me to acknowledge that my faith had not only been weakened by my studies—it had been utterly destroyed,” he has said. “The thoughts, writings, and wisdom of people like Robert Ingersoll, Voltaire, Dan Barker, Richard Dawkins, Farrell Till, and many others, helped free my mind from the shackles of religion without a single moment of despair.” Since that time, Dillahunty has become one of the loudest and most recognizable voices in American atheist activism. He has hosted the webcast cable-access television program The Atheist Experience since 2005. He was the president of the Atheist Community of Austin from 2006 to 2013. He was also the host of the live Internet radio show Non-Prophets Radio, and is a founder and contributor of the counter apologetics encyclopedia, Iron Chariots. He travels the world speaking as part of the Secular Student Alliance. He frequently debates noted Christian apologists. He and fellow atheists Seth Andrews and Aron Ra, known collectively as “the Unholy Trinity,” traveled to Australia to speak in 2015. #atheism #atheist #Christianity #God #heaven #hell #indoctrination #religion #science #Texas #UnholyTrinity #AronRa #SethAndrews #Australia #debates #religiousdebates #skeptic #AtheistDebates #apologetics #TheAtheistExperience #RichardDawkins #formerChristian #Bible #SouthernBaptist #God #Navy #DanBarker