Category Archives: Southern Baptist Convention

Who leaves and who keeps the house? (or) When denominations undergo radical change

Was perusing Lectionary Homiletics for December as part of my weekly sermon preparation. Noticed how many contributions are from Ed McNulty. Wonder who that is? Do a search. Come across a website that might tell me more. Turns out to … Continue reading

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No Baptist theology of ordination?

The deacons of University Baptist Church asked me to lead the ordination process for one of my fellow ministers who is not yet ordained. The church by-laws are not very clear on what exactly is the process. In the event … Continue reading

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Failures of imagination and the racism charge redux

One of the things I appreciate about the blog Politics, Policy, Pathology and Hope Within The Black Community (how’s that for a blog title?) is how often he asks “why do we focus so much ire and attention on that … Continue reading

Posted in Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Ethnicity and race, Logic and Reason, Propaganda, Society and Culture, Southern Baptist Convention | 2 Comments

Has "women in ministry" become central dogma?

I could get in serious trouble for this. Let me begin by reminding people that: I married my campus minister (and she hates that I keep saying that – sounds like she was some sort of stalker or predator who … Continue reading

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In response to my Baptist friends

Oh dear. There is something just wrong about saying “I am not participating in this particular forum any more” and then responding to comments which recently have appeared on that forum. It is like those celebrities or politicians who “respond” … Continue reading

Posted in Anglicanism, Baptists, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Fun and Geek Stuff, Orthodoxy, Personal, Southern Baptist Convention | 2 Comments