SBC Reformission? Tired but Trying.
What have I gotten myself into? Do you guys realize that I have a wife, two kids and a full time job teaching theology at MBTS? Do you realize that I am bi-vocational pastor of an urban core church which I am trying to find an ACTS 29 person to re-plant? Do you realize I am much older than you all and my body hurts? And now, thanks to you guys, apparently I must work to see change in the SBC--AGAIN!
I cannot help it though. I really believe that you missional Baptists types bring something vital and right to the SBC.
I am working hard on both fronts--trying to learn about you and trying to educate SBC institutional people as I have opportunity. Who knows, maybe God will help us and once again the SBC will take a turn for the better. And I do believe that the conservative resurgence did involve a huge turn for the better. I was up to my neck in the SBC BEFORE the resurgence!! One thing is clear. Without the conservative resurgence, I would not be employable by an SBC institution.
Pray for me. I am trying to do my part on the inside.
I cannot help it though. I really believe that you missional Baptists types bring something vital and right to the SBC.
I am working hard on both fronts--trying to learn about you and trying to educate SBC institutional people as I have opportunity. Who knows, maybe God will help us and once again the SBC will take a turn for the better. And I do believe that the conservative resurgence did involve a huge turn for the better. I was up to my neck in the SBC BEFORE the resurgence!! One thing is clear. Without the conservative resurgence, I would not be employable by an SBC institution.
Pray for me. I am trying to do my part on the inside.
posted by Mark DeVine at 9:22 AM
3 Comments:
Keep your head up, I have four kids, a wife, and a full-time pastorate. Plus, I am a full-time seminary student. I do not believe your efforts have been or will be in vain. Certainly I learned a thing or two by a Theology professor on the 'inside.'
You have my thanks as well and my prayers.
All this support has left my chin aquiver.
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