MTC Post Discussed on Internet Monk Radio

Michael Spencer, the Internet Monk and the moderator of the Boar’s Head Tavern, addressed a portion of my post on Mark Driscoll during his recent radio podcast, #142. You can hear it here, starting at about 13:30 and ending at about 21:00.

My Two Cents on Mark Driscoll

Love him or loathe him, Mark Driscoll’s not a guy you can easily ignore. He’s everywhere. His books seem to come off the presses every few months, his church is booming even in the spiritual desert that is Seattle, and he’s the media’s favorite new spokesman for evangelicals. I feel like I have a fairly [...]

Dr. Chuck Phelps Is Leaving Maranatha

Citing undisclosed differences with Dr. Chuck Phelps, the Board of Trustees of Marantha Baptist Bible College has announced that Dr. Phelps’ tenure as the President of the institution has ended.
A statement from the Board of Trustees is available here.
A statement from Dr. Phelps is available here.
Please pray for grace and wisdom for both the school [...]

I Hope We’re Paying Attention

This is my last post on Sweatt-Gate. That’s my intention, at least. I’ve got plenty else to devote my attention to. However, here are what I hope will be some final musings…
I’m glad that the FBFI addressed the issue (here) rather than ignoring it altogether. Several leaders whom I respect a great deal think they [...]

Help Wanted: TCBC’s Building Program

We’re seeing light at the end of the tunnel with our building program—and just 10-plus years after Tri-County Bible Church began! :) Financing a building in this economy isn’t ideal. The Lord has provided for us in almost miraculous ways, thus far, and His people have given generously. We’re more grateful than we can say. [...]

Why Bother Sharing My Two Cents: Reflections on the Recent Controversy

In recent days I’ve been contacted by a number of people who have appreciated what I posted in response to Pastor Sweatt’s recent message. Some were young college students. Some were older pastors. Several were faithful missionaries. Almost all were very much “inside” fundamentalism, and they felt like I communicated their burdens accurately. I appreciate [...]

The Church’s Corporate Self-Identity: “We Are Sinners in Need of God’s Grace”

The Scripture speaks of the church as a building or temple in which God dwells. It uses the analogy to communicate several vital truths. Christ is our Builder and Owner (Matt 16:18). He is our Cornerstone and Apostolic/Prophetic revelation about Him our Foundation (Eph 2:20; cf Matt 21:42). We are being built by a team [...]

Kevin Bauder Chimes In: “Time to Speak Up”

There was a time when shoot-from-the-hip criticisms (of Calvinism, or Evangelicals, or versions, or non-Baptists, or people with varying standards) were all the rage in fundamentalism. Facts weren’t necessary. Nor was grace. It was sufficient to speak loudly and confidently, and hearers would nod in agreement. That day is passing.
Criticisms can (and must) still be [...]

Advice for My Angst-Ridden, Non-Calvinistic Friends

A couple thoughts from a guy on the inside of fundamentalism, intended to help my compatriots (no one in particular) who are troubled by the growth of Calvinstic thought among younger men, including younger fundamentalists:

What young guys appreciate about guys like Piper is not his coolness (he’s not cool—not even a little bit), his sense [...]

Clarification regarding Heritage Christian School

In the tempest in a teapot over Heritage Christian School’s suspension of a student who broke a known rule, some have wondered why the school’s principal, Tim England, signed the “permission slip” required for Tyler Frost to attend the event. The form was actually just a standard from issued by the school hosting the prom [...]