As Professor of Evangelism at Southeastern Baptist theological Seminary, one should not be surprised that Alvin Reid cares about the progress of the gospel.
In “We have reached the tipping point”, Reid blogs about the current state of the Southern Baptist Convention, noting the growing unease over how many SBCers view the Cooperative Program, the growing lack of cultural engagement by SBC congregations, and concern for the SBC’s future if the status quo remains. In a telling comment, Reid says:
“Many are concerned that the center of the SBC has moved from a theological core to a methodological consensus, and that consensus has collapsed.”
I suspect that leaders within many of our evangelical denominations would make similar observations about their own groups.
The post is lengthy, covering a wide range of opinion and conviction, but Reid’s passion for a healthy, spiritual future for his denomination jumps off the page. I recommend it to you.
