THE CAPRANICA

What age is most and least represented at the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention - Ed Stetzer gives some stats and analysis.

SBC Messengers– Age Analysis - EdStetzer.com

The Convention is officially over. I sit here in my hotel room thinking through my reaction to the day and to the Convention meeting in Indianapolis in general. First - a recap of the day’s activities.
Thankfully, Justin and I did not have to be at any early meetings. Neither of us has [...]

Honestly, I should be sleeping. I have had little sleep since this trip began. Yet, I never do very well about getting to bed at a decent time when in the Eastern Time Zone.
So, here are a few thoughts on the first day of the SBC.
Justin and I began our day by attending the Founders’ [...]

Justin Peters, one of our church’s interns, and I had a good but very long trek to Indianapolis, Indiana for the 2008 Southern Baptist Convention. We traveled from Hemet to San Diego and caught a very early flight. God was so gracious to get us there safely, since Justin drove on only two [...]

Nathan Finn weighs in on Johnny Hunts nomination to be SBC president in June.

On Johnny Hunt and the SBC Presidency « The Fullness of Time

Nathan Finn has written an excellent response to the latest figures that show that the SBC seems to be statistically dwindling.

Does the SBC Have a Future? « The Fullness of Time

Dr. Burk’s blog is always a great resource.  Here’s his notes and links to the conference on Calvinism a few months ago.

Denny Burk » Southern Baptists, Calvinism, and W. A. Criswell

Eric Redmond, the 2nd Vice President of the Southern Baptist Convention, is interviewed in the Washington Post.  Pray for this brother and the spread of the gospel through his ministry.

Southern Baptists Diversifying to Survive - washingtonpost.com

Mohler for President in ‘08 - of the Southern Baptist Convention.  He’ll have my vote.

Southern Baptists of Texas Convention Texan

A few weeks ago, I finished a little booklet by our favorite living Baptist pastor-theologian, Mark Dever called By Whose Authority? I don’t intend this to be a formal review of the booklet as much as a plea that you get not one, but many copies of it. Have one copy to devour [...]

My wife told me after attending her first annual meeting of the SBC that I WILL NOT look like some of the many pastors she saw in attendance.  You know, the guys with the gut so large that their grease-stained ties end up only half-way down their rotund torso.  Check out the stories linked below [...]

As reported yesterday at SBC Outpost: Robert Jeffress will be announced as the candidate to become FBC Dallas’ new Pastor.
SBCOutpost.com // Southern Baptist News & Commentary

Dr. Denny points to the recent event of Dwight McKissic, controversial Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Trustee resigning.

Denny Burk » Dwight McKissic Resigns as Trustee of SWBTS

Frank Page addresses the BF&M issues and the future of the SBC.

One-On-One with Dr. Frank Page (Part 2) | SBC Witness

Well, sort of. You read it and see if Dr. Chapman brought a new take to the table or whether he is affirming or denying one side or the other. He has a congenial sense to him and a great passion for us to stay focused on the gospel. Of that I [...]

Great analysis of an interesting book challenging the genuine nature of the credibility of the blogosphere.

Thoughts and Adventures » Blog Archive » New book warns of the shrill, foolish on the Web

Here’s a direct call for Al Mohler to be nominated and elected President of the SBC next year.

Thoughts and Adventures » Blog Archive » Al Mohler, Indianapolis, the SBC presidency

Part 1 of this interesting interview with SBC President Page:

One-On-One with Dr. Frank Page | SBC Witness

Excellent thoughts from Dr. Danny Akin of Southeastern Seminary on the San Antonio Convention.

Thoughts and Adventures » Blog Archive » Dr. Akin Provides Post-San Antonio Thoughts

My good blogger buddy, Steve Weaver points us to a wealth of great audio interviews from a host of important voices in the SBC.

Audio Interviews from the 2007 Southern Baptist Convention « Pastor Steve Weaver’s Blog