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

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