Jan
19
2011
Who’s Who on My Blog Roll
I am grateful to the bloggers who reserve a spot for Kingdom People on their blog roll. It’s encouraging to know that someone appreciates my efforts and wants to point people in my direction.
I skim through over a hundred blogs in my Google Reader, but I only keep 23 on my side-bar. I thought today might be a good day to explain who’s who on the blogroll, and why I recommend you frequent these blogs as well. Here they are, in alphabetical order:
Baptist21
A collaborative effort among several young Southern Baptists, this blog is about being distinctively Baptist in the 21st century. Always good insights and lots of truth to chew on.
Ben Witherington
Witherington is a seasoned scholar at Asbury Seminary who writes about a wide range of topics (including movies).
Between the Times
Put Danny Akin, Bruce Ashford, Nathan Finn, J.D. Greear, Ken Keathley, David Nelson and Alvin Reid in a room together, and this is the blog you get. Terrific insights from these Southeastern faculty, as well as pastoral application.
Darryl Dash
Darryl specializes in giving his readers brief posts that get you thinking. (Not to mention he was able to interview Tim Keller!)
Doug Wilson
He’s opinionated because he loves the church and is passionate for her good. He’s also one of the best writers in the blogosphere.
Ed Stetzer
Ed’s blog is a must-read for pastors and church leaders who want their churches to be on mission for the kingdom. Firm in his convictions, yet open to changing methodologies, Ed approaches his blog as if it were a magazine that you read daily instead of once a month. Terrific insights, interviews, and commentary.
Get Religion
This is one of my favorite blogs of late. Always fascinating insights into religious issues of our day.
The Gospel Coalition
A group effort that is always worth-reading. The topics are varied, the writers are numerous, but the focus on the gospel is prominent always.
Gospel-Driven Church
Jared Wilson excels at pointing his readers to the gospel. His posts are fueled by gospel-driven passion and skillful writing. Look for his new book soon.
Justin Taylor
If I was stranded on a deserted island and only had one blog, this would be the one. Not primarily because of Justin’s own writing (which is always worth reading), but because of the great content he points me to daily. Truly, one of the best of the best.
Kid’s Ministry Blog
Tony Kummer’s terrific resource for children’s ministers. Lots of good give-aways, and good commentary on Sunday School and VBS curriculum.
Mark D. Roberts
Mark is a blogger with a pastor’s heart, and he offers plenty of food for thought. Mark has a charitable spirit and shares the wisdom that comes from his many years of pastoral service.
Mere Orthodoxy
An under-the-radar blog that should be in every thoughtful evangelical’s feedreader. Matthew Lee Anderson has pulled together some young thinkers who are committed to evangelical beliefs and yet curious about how our principles interact with the wider culture.
Michael Bird
Always interesting (sometimes funny, sometimes provocative) commentary from this New Testament scholar from across the pond.
Michael Kelley
Michael Kelley works as an editor for LifeWay’s young adult curriculum, Threads. He is also a great small group leader and an insightful writer. Wise beyond his years and well worth reading.
Michael Patton
Michael is building up the church by providing theological education and thoughtful evangelical reflection through his website and blog.
Russ Moore
The “Fundamissional Dean” at Southern Seminary. Dr. Moore writes always writes with clarity and candor. What’s more, he has no rival when it comes to creative titles for blog posts, sermons, and lectures. I love the perspective he brings to a variety of topics (music, movies, politics, church issues, etc.).
Scot McKnight
Scot is a prominent New Testament scholar who is unafraid to pose hard questions, tackle controversial topics, and engage those who may disagree. Scot’s thoughtful blogging community has made JesusCreed one of the most popular Christian sites on the web.
Scriptorium Daily
A mix of politics, culture and religion. Always great commentary and interesting perspective.
Tim Challies
In many ways, Tim was the trailblazer who set the standard for the evangelical blogosphere. He excels in reviewing books, writing online essays (that people actually read!) and linking to other interesting sites on the web.
Tony Reinke
An avid reader like myself, Tony is a humble blogger who wishes to share the truths he is discovering as he reads and writes and seeks to serve the Lord.
Tullian Tchividjian
Tullian pastors Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church and is the author of numerous books. His blog often contains excerpts from his books and sermons. He also provides good illustrations of gospel truth. I love the passion he has for the gospel and the local church.
Weston Wax
My brother has begun to blog, and I’m encouraging him to be more consistent. He has great passion for God and love for God’s church. I look forward to seeing what he writes in days ahead.
Zach Nielsen
Zach was the first person to give me the nickname “T-Wax.” No wonder. The name of his blog is one of the most creative on the web: Take Your Vitamin Z. In your “daily dose of z blogorrhea,” Zach passes along interesting quotes and links, together with good commentary.
So there they are… the blogs on my sidebar. Take some time to check out the content. If you have some favorite blogs you believe I should add to this list, leave a comment to let me know. I’m open to suggestions!
