Featured, History, Leadership

The Idea Talks – Episode 01 – 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

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Featured, History, Leadership

The Old Independent Baptist

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

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Christian Living, Featured, Missions

Gangster Gospel

  I was craving tacos. It was after 10:00pm on a Tuesday evening and I had just finished a nearly 3-hour conversation with someone about baptism and church membership. They were new to church and had many questions that I was thrilled to answer. After I left their little apartment on Tropicana Boulevard I headed east to catch the Interstate back home. There on right … Continue reading Gangster Gospel

Josh Teis16 Comments
Featured, Leadership

The New Independent Baptists

I’m optimistic about the future of the Independent Baptist movement! I’m excited when I meet the next generation of men who are currently inheriting pulpits from their accomplished predecessors. I thrill at every young[1] church planter who shares amazing stories of God’s grace in their local ministry. Young evangelists who refuse to engage in denominational politics inspire me. I’m encouraged by young missionaries who are … Continue reading The New Independent Baptists

Josh Teis381 Comments
America, Featured

Isis, Syrian Refugees, & The Paris Attacks

(photo: Angelos Tzortzinis/Getty) For nearly a year we have watched the horrific persecution of Christians by the Muslim terrorist organization known as Isis.  The Christians of Syria and Iraq have been burned alive, shot in the streets, and beheaded simply because they refuse to convert to Islam.  Now the barbarism has forced millions of refugees from Syria to flee into the neighboring countries of Turkey, … Continue reading Isis, Syrian Refugees, & The Paris Attacks

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Christian Living, Featured

A Christian Missionary & A Roman Priest

  (If you have ever wondered why our church supports so many missionary projects you have to read this recently letter from Stetson Planck. Southern Hills has been honored to support this mission for several years.) After having lived in Rome for over two years we returned there last weekend to visit friends for the first time since moving to Verona. Saturday evening while the … Continue reading A Christian Missionary & A Roman Priest

Josh Teis4 Comments