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1. There\u2019s a movement afoot in the SBC, if you haven\u2019t heard.\u00a0 It\u2019s called the \u201cGreat Commission Resurgence\u201d, and it\u2019s centered around restructuring the Convention to funnel more money to the work of missions and specifically the International Mission Board.\u00a0 See a very helpful Tim Brister recap post for more<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

2. This movement is exciting because it\u2019s drawing together established men of God like David Dockery, Danny Akin, Mark Dever, Al Mohler, Johnny Hunt, and younger future leaders like Jonathan Akin, Jedidiah Coppenger, Ben Dockery, Nathan Akin, Trevin Wax, Tim Brister, and more.\u00a0 It\u2019s great to see an older generation reaching down to a younger generation and to see a younger generation honor its elders (and betters) even as it seeks increased influence for the cause of the gospel.\u00a0<\/p>\n

3. Because of its diverse, gospel-centered nature, this is one of the most encouraging movements I have seen in a long time.\u00a0For me, it\u2019s on the same level as Acts 29<\/a>, which has launched an advance of similar ambition and Christocentric focus.\u00a0 I can\u2019t really think of a negative aspect to the GCR.\u00a0 If it works\u2013and it will take much time and effort for that to happen\u2013it will transform the SBC, make it lighter and faster, and devote millions more dollars to the work of domestic and international missions.<\/p>\n

4. 9Marks is holding a series of panels at the SBC, and last night\u2019s attracted hundreds of pastors and future leaders.\u00a0 They\u2019re partnering with Baptist21, the group of young SBC guys interested in promoting the GCR<\/a>.\u00a0 In years past, 9Marks has struggled to find a footing in the SBC<\/a>.\u00a0 It\u2019s great to see them connected to other groups and gaining a wider hearing.\u00a0 If the SBC is going to thrive and reclaim its confessional heritage, it sorely needs the influence of groups like 9Marks.\u00a0<\/p>\n

5. Pray for all of these developments.\u00a0 Tonight the Convention votes on a motion related to the GCR.\u00a0 Whether or not you\u2019re a Southern Baptist, whether or not you\u2019ve ever had any contact with the SBC, pray for the success of the GCR.\u00a0 Southern Baptists have fought the battle over the authority<\/em> of Scripture.\u00a0 Now they are fighting a battle over the sufficiency <\/em>of Scripture.\u00a0 They are working to drive the Word and the gospel to the very heart of the Convention, to root their convention in the word of Christ like a house to concrete.\u00a0 Praise God for this.\u00a0 Pray to God for this.\u00a0 Thank God for this.<\/p>\n

6. In other news: Denny Burk<\/a> is a chair-stealer (and a terrific college dean).\u00a0 Mark Dever has lost 35 pounds.\u00a0 David Platt<\/a> and my friend John-Michael LaRue (who sometimes comments on this blog) are, I think, twins separated at birth.\u00a0 Java\u00a0Brewing Company<\/a>\u00a0(still) makes a delicious Irish Mocha (it\u2019s not on the menu\u2013you have to ask for it).\u00a0 The Baptist21 panel featuring Mohler, Dever, Platt, Ed Stetzer, Danny Akin and pastor Daniel Montgomery of Sojourn Community Church<\/a> (Louisville) was terrific.\u00a0 Lots of candid, constructive dialogue.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll be back tomorrow with thoughts on the SBTS sesquicentennial celebration.\u00a0 Louisville is an exciting place to be right now, and I\u2019m excited about all of these developments.\u00a0 May God continue to purify the churches of the SBC to accomplish even greater things for His glory and renown.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"