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Advancing the Church Conference Audio Now Available

By Aaron Blumer Tue, 03/08/2011 - 6:30pm

Check it out here.

Reflections after the Encounter: Considering the Current Situation of Fundamentalism and Evangelicalism

By Kevin T. Bauder Fri, 03/04/2011 - 8:37pm

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Why I Am Still a Fundamentalist
(And How I Am Not)

Perhaps it would be best to begin this document with a warning. This is going to be a long discussion. If you only read part of it, or if you only focus on a statement here or there, you are going to come away with a distorted impression. Consequently, I ask that you either read it carefully or not at all.

This past week, I participated in a conference on “Advancing the Church,” hosted by Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Over the years I have spoken many times at the National Leadership Conference held by the same institution. The difference this time was the involvement of Dr. Mark Dever, pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. Capitol Hill is Southern Baptist and Pastor Dever is one of the most prominent voices within conservative evangelicalism.

Also participating in the conference were Dr. David Doran (pastor of Inter City Baptist Church in Allen Park, Michigan, and president of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary), Dr. Tim Jordan (pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Lansdale, Pennsylvania), and Dr. Sam Harbin (president of the host seminary). Several other fundamentalist leaders were present and participated in some of the closed-door conversations that took place with Pastor Dever. read more

Was the Church Advanced at ATC?

By Brian McCrorie Fri, 03/04/2011 - 9:41am

(Disclaimer: I am a graduate of Calvary Baptist Seminary and have a deep appreciation for the school, its professors, and many of its alumni.  There is a definite bias in this regard.  I also have appreciated the pulpit ministry of Dr. Tim Jordan, although I was never a member at Calvary Baptist Church while in seminary.) read more

Audio... next week

By SharperIron Tue, 03/01/2011 - 4:45pm

 The seminary office says conference audio will probably post next week.

Friday Morning: Mark Dever -- "Membership and Discipline"

By Brian McCrorie Fri, 02/25/2011 - 11:46am

[Note: When I return to Indianapolis, I will write a brief article, focusing on my personal reflections on the conference, probably on Saturday or Monday.]

This is the final message of the ATC Conference.

Introduction: read more

Friday Morning: Kevin Bauder -- "An Apostle's Reaction to Indifferentism: Counsel for Healthy Christianity"

By Brian McCrorie Fri, 02/25/2011 - 11:15am

Song: "Speak O Lord." (Gettys) When Tim Jordan introduced Kevin Bauder, he mentioned that at the end of this school year, Bauder will be stepping down from the presidency at Central Seminary and staying on at the seminary but focusing on research and writing. 

Text: 2 John 7-11

Introduction: read more

Friday Morning: Tim Jordan -- "The Power of Cross-Cultural Ministry in the Spiritual Advancement of the Preacher"

By Brian McCrorie Fri, 02/25/2011 - 11:11am

The session began by singing "As the Deer" followed by Tim's message.

Text: 1 Cor. 9

Introduction:

  • I want to finish what I started on Wednesday
  • The pastor is not the pillar and ground of the truth; the church is.
  • Paul was called to a cross-cultural and really gets his feet wet in Antioch.
  • He spends the rest of his life occasionally visiting home, but mostly away preaching and teaching the whole counsel of God all over the Roman empire.
  • We’re just going to survey and reference the text this morning; it will be highly applicational.

Observation: read more

Thursday Evening: Mark Dever -- "Justified by His Blood"

By Brian McCrorie Thu, 02/24/2011 - 9:43pm

After a great song set focused on the work of Christ (Come Thou Fount, The Power of the Cross, When I Survey, There Is a Fountain, and You Are My All in All), a pastoral intern named Garrett gave his testimony of faith in Christ.  Then, Mark Dever began his message.  (Personal Note: I have been really looking forward to this message, given the text and subject matter. The Lord has used it powerfully in my heart already.)

Text: Romans 5:8-10 read more