Two years ago I took extensive time off from blogging, my YT channel, podcasting, and social media. And I loved it. If you post on a regular basis, I encourage you to consider giving a hiatus a try. The world will go on without you. And you can pick up […]

Hiatus of Hiatuses – Take Two


As a fourth generation Baptist of the Southern Tribe, I have kept up with my denomination’s stats over the years. Conversion growth has not been trending in a good direction for a long time. Yesterday, numbers were released on the latest study. While baptisms have increased, overall decline may be […]

Numbers in for the SBC, and They are not Good… ...


This announcement is nothing new for you regulars. It is that time again in the Southeast. While regional gatherings occur during the first half of each year, I am biased toward my own region. So, the annual announcement: Lord willing, the Southeast Region will be gathering at The Southern Baptist […]

Regional EMS Gathering



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I have been sharing on social media about the open faculty position at Samford University and also want to mention it here. My department, Christian Ministry, is searching for an assistant professor. We are looking for someone with more than 5 years of ministry and/or mission experience and a Ph.D. […]

Looking for a Professor to Join the Team


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Announced today: Riyadh has been selected to host the 2030 World Expo. Yes, this is a controversial decision. But Saudi Arabia–and the world–is planning for 40 million visitors. You have six years to make your plans. You have been waiting for the opportunity. Will we steward well this moment? Six […]

World Expo 2030


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One does not have to look too far into posts on this site, my videos, or books to find thoughts on the importance of an apostolic approach to church planting. But have you ever wondered why the overwhelming majority of church planting in the North American context is a plant-and-pastor […]

Influence of Colonialism on US Church Planting