March 2006
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September 2 - 9, 2006 Make plans now to join us for the Founders Ministries Alaskan Cruise. Our theme will be "The Glory of God." Speakers include Tom Ascol, Bill Ascol and Fred Malone. Steve Camp will lead in worship. Make your reservations before April 1, 2006 and receive an early savings rate. Download this PDF brochure for more information. Read 2006 Founders Alaskan Cruise and a Theology of Leisure by Dr. Tom Ascol. |
Read commentary and observations from Tom Ascol, Executive Director of Founders Ministries. In his most recent posts, Tom discusses the presidency of the Southern Baptist Convention:
My previous post on the presidency of the SBC ("Johnny Hunt to be nominated for President of the SBC") generated such interest that I have wondered what should be discussed next. Actually, I would like to continue (or recapture) the main points that I originally raised in that post and the one that followed it. [READ MORE]
Competing visions for the future of the SBC:
Whither--not "wither." It is a question, not a prediction. I am neither a prophet nor the son of a prophet, so I try to stay out of the prediction business. But I am concerned about the future of the churches that comprise the Southern Baptist Convention. That concern has led me to pray about and ponder the trajectory of SBC life for more than two decades. [READ MORE]
And the rational for the IMB guideline on baptism.
Today I received two documents related to the controversy involving recent actions of the International Mission Board (SBC) trustees. One of those documents is entitled, "Rationale for the IMB Guideline on Baptism" and the other is "Position Paper on IMB Policy of Glossolalia." Neither is signed though I am confident that these are both official papers. [READ MORE]
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Evangelism and the Excellencies of God with audio lectures by Jim Odens |
Feature Hymn: Thy Works, Not Mine, O Christ
Horatius Bonar (1808-1889) served as pastor of the church at Kelso in Scotland. He composed over 600 hymns . . . [READ MORE]
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"Election, the Gospel and Evangelism" |
Tickets $10.00 (includes breakfast)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE. JUNE 5, 2006
Registration is limited, so register early.
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The long-awaited Book 3 in the Truth and Grace Memory Book series is now available. This book is for grades 9 to 12 and contains a Baptist version of the Heidelberg Catechism edited by Dr. Tom Ascol. It is available from now through May 31, 2006 for a special introductory price of $4.95. Truth and Grace (TAG) A solid plan for Scripture memory, |
Or if you attended and would like to enjoy the messages again, free MP3 downloads of the messages are available. The theme of the conference, held in Live Oak, Florida, January 26-28, 2006, was "A God-Centered Theology of Worship." Tom Ascol was the key speaker.
The national Southern Baptist Founders Conference is scheduled for July 11-14, 2006 and will be hosted by Bethel Baptist Church in Owasso, OK. The theme will be "The Gospel of the Grace of God." Speakers will include Sam Waldron and Ray Ortlund, Jr.
The Heartland Regional Founders Conference will be held March 30 - April 1, 2006 at Providence Baptist Church in Ponca City, OK. The theme will be "For the Sake of the Name--Reaching the Lost with the Gospel."
A Church Leaders’ Conference in Singapore will be hosted by the Shalom Church April 18-20, 2006. The theme will be "Perfect in Converting, Sure in Making Wise." The keynote speaker will be Pastor Conrad Mbewe of Kabwata Baptist Church, Zambia. To register or for more details contact the Shalom Church.
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