"Whether or not Kanye is truly converted is not for me to judge at this point. If you were to press me on it, I would rather err on the side of charity than cynicism (1 Cor. 13:7)." - GARBC
Podcast: David Gunn and Mike Hess discuss the GARBC's proposed updated purpose statement and how it better answers the question, "What is our purpose and our mission?"
"In addition to speaking in chapel, Hess met with Steve Pettit, president of Bob Jones University, to discuss how the GARBC and BJU can work together to serve churches." - GARBC
"Following an overwhelming confirmation vote at this year’s GARBC conference, Mike Hess has officially begun his tenure as national representative of the Regular Baptist Churches. Outgoing national representative John Greening is scheduled to conclude his ministry on Aug. 31, and will be spending the intervening time assisting with the transition process." - GARBC.org
By Jeffrey D. Burr. Republished with permission from Baptist Bulletin.
Last year Sears Holdings Corporation announced the closure of at least 226 stores. Sears had been a fixture in American culture throughout the 20th century. It was where my family went to buy nearly everything—including household supplies, toys, clothing, and appliances. My dad would often cite Craftsman tools’ lifetime guarantee as he would grab the socket set out of his toolbox. Yet despite this long-term stability and solid product line, Sears is now in steep decline and on the verge of bankruptcy.
"The National Representative Search Committee unanimously recommended Mike [Hess] to the Council of Eighteen for consideration. On Feb. 20, 2018, the council met in Chicago to interview Mike. . . . Following that interview, the council voted to formally present Mike to the messengers of GARBC churches in June as they gather in Indianapolis for the annual conference." Full Announcement
