Feb
06
2012
Worth a Look 2.6.12
The problem of authority in the contemporary church:
The small spat raises big questions. How does the church view authority in a digital environment? How do we determine if a given voice – whether blogger or pastor – is reliable to shape our theology and practice?
Is legitimacy determined only by the massive number of followers of a celebrity pastor or blogger? If that’s not enough, then what gives weight to the words we speak, type, shout or tweet?
The Three Rs of Transformation:
The Gospel… recognizes that true renewal is always a gift of God, but it is one that involves his empowering Spirit and our faithful response. In the end, sustained transformation, both personal and corporate, involves our renewal through both reformation and revival.
Did Komen Really Reverse Itself?
After doing some research this evening, I found that I am not alone. In fact, both liberal and conservative writers have noticed that Komen may have given an apology but not a reversal.
Fred Luter will become the first African American nominee for president of the Southern Baptist Convention:
Luter, senior pastor of Franklin Avenue, is the only announced candidate so far. If elected, he would become the convention’s first African American president — and it would happen as the U.S. commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. He already is the SBC’s first African American first vice president.