I’m a Christian Pastor. I believe the temporary suspension of public gatherings to be the wisest course of action as we follow the suggestions of our government officials, the scientific community, and the emphatic media. I am not alone. Around the country we’ve seen thousands of religious leaders answer the call to #StayHome. With enthusiasm and a genuine sense of collaboration, Christian leaders have asked their … Continue reading Don’t Threaten the Church
Six Degrees of Separation (and the rapid crumbling of the IFB) Years ago an actor named Kevin Bacon was so ubiquitous that we had a cultural moment with a game called The Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon. Basically, the game works like this. Anyone in Hollywood could be connected to Kevin Bacon by simply looking at his extensive filmography, identifying a costar who happened … Continue reading Six Degrees of Separation
Who will save America, Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton? There is not an evangelical Christian who wouldn’t immediately respond with the obvious answer, “Neither – Jesus Christ is the only one who can save this country!” We truly believe that He is the answer but we live, react, worry, post, retweet, and rage as if our salvation is dependent upon one of two corrupt political … Continue reading The Answer to America’s Dilemma
In this episode Pastor Josh Teis sits down with Pastor Matt Lyon to discuss the history of the Independent Baptist Movement. Pastor Matt is an expert in this area, and provides incredible insight into the leaders, history, and focus of the Independent Baptists. Connect with Matt Website – www.matthewleelyon.wordpress.com Twitter – www.twitter.com/MattLeeLyon Continue reading The Idea Talks – Episode 08 – The History of the Independent Baptist Movement
In this month’s talk Dr. Dave Teis and Pastor Josh discuss the pas, present, and future of the Independent Baptist Movement. You can watch or listen to this talk on this page. We would also encourage you to subscribe to the monthly audio podcast in iTunes. Feel free to share this post below. Audio Only Subscribe in iTunes http://tinyurl.com/q7mb2xy Please share comments below: Continue reading The Idea Talks – Episode 01 – The Independent Baptist Movement
Recently I wrote an article called The New Independent Baptist. The response was warm and wonderful. Ministry leaders ranging from newly minted college-graduates to long-established veteran pastors contacted me with kind words and full agreement. Across the age spectrum it appeared that we had accomplished our goal of encouraging the next generation of leaders in this Christian movement. Unfortunately, what was an encouragement to many … Continue reading The Old Independent Baptist
One of the great theological tragedies of some denominational traditions is that of replacement theology. The belief that the Church has replaced the nation of Israel in totality is both unbiblical as well as dangerous. Those who hold to replacement theology teach that promises made to Israel in the Old Testament will be fulfilled as blessings to the church. When the Bible speaks of Israel … Continue reading Replacing the Jews?
There once was a little boy who had a big brother. As they grew up they did not always get along. The older brother picked on the little boy until the little boy began to outgrow his older brother. Now it was time for revenge. At every opportunity the embittered younger brother attempted to overshadow his former persecutor. He would push him down just to … Continue reading Jew & Christian – A Modern Parable
