B21 has you covered for all things related to the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis. Note: Our B21 Panel will run the morning of June 11th at the Indiana Roof Ballroom with doors opening at 6:30AM. This event is SOLD OUT. The post B21 Guide to SBC 2024 first appeared on Baptist21 ..read more

Gathering together for the SBC Annual Meeting is our big family reunion.  And like any good family reunion, we give hugs to those we love and pick up right where we left off. We extend cheery welcomes to the newest family members, explaining all the quirks of certain personalities and traditions. And, of course, we’ll be praying for our time ... Read More The post Start Well, Stay Well, Finish Well with GuideStone at the SBC first appeared on Baptist21 ..read more

Join Us in Honoring Mission:Dignity Recipients This SummerDr. Aaron Meraz, Director of Mission:Dignity at GuideStone® Both the Old and New Testaments speak to the responsibility of the church to care for widows in need, none plainer than what we read in James 1:27 (CSB): “Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in ... Read More The post Our Noble Widows: Mission:Dignity® Answers the Call  first appeared on Baptist21 ..read more

Written by Ben Lacey NOTE: This is an opinion piece from Pastor Ben Lacey about the role of the BFM2000 in the SBC. B21 believes this to be an important conversation and will likely have an article from a differing point of view as well. What does the SBC need right now? Clarity. Why? Because as a friend of mine ... Read More The post A Plea for A Confessional Convention first appeared on Baptist21 ..read more

By Nadeena Kersey, GuideStone Chief Insurance Officer When evaluating how to choose a health plan, some questions automatically come to mind about costs, deductibles, networks and prescription medication coverage. After all, these factors directly affect your wallet and access to the medical care you need. However, have you ever considered that just as important are the Christian ethics in this ... Read More The post 3 Ethical Considerations: How to Choose a Health Plan Without Compromise first appeared on Baptist21 ..read more

By Nadeena Kersey, GuideStone Chief Insurance Officer Planning events, preparing sermons, meeting with members, recruiting volunteers, paying staff and scheduling building maintenance — these activities are likely a familiar part of your day-to-day tasks. Daily duties can become so routine that it’s easy to lose sight of potential risk exposure that could damage your ministry without the protection of church risk management.  ... Read More The post Property Preservation and Stewardship: A Christian Approach to Church Risk Management  first appeared on Baptist21 ..read more

By Dr. Jonathan SixTheological education is at a point of transition. Some have even called it a crisis. Delivery methods have changed, educational approaches are ever evolving, and seminaries and divinity schools find themselves in some of the most challenging days. In addition to the rise of online learning, the general reluctance for traditional educational practices creates intimidating challenges for ... Read More The post The hopeful future of theological education first appeared on Baptist21 ..read more

B21 has you covered for all things related to the SBC Annual Meeting in New Orleans.  Note: Our B21 Lunch Panel will run at the lunch break of the SBC Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 13th from 12PM – 2PM. This event will be held in the The Sugar Mill directly across from the Convention Center. Tickets for this event are ... Read More The post Baptist21’s Guide to SBC 2023 first appeared on Baptist21 ..read more

By Dr. Aaron Meraz, Director of Mission:Dignity, a ministry of GuideStoneWe are on a Mission to provide Dignity to retirement-aged Southern Baptist ministers, workers and their widows — the dignity that comes with knowing they’ve served the Lord faithfully and can pay their bills at the end of the month. Michael and Sandra Dowling have served the Lord together for ... Read More The post In More Ways than One, Mission:Dignity Gives Dignity first appeared on Baptist21 ..read more

Over the past week, since we posted “A Time for Clear Complementarianism and Wise Cooperation,” several responses have been written and we have heard from many pastors. Denny Burk and Mike Stone responded early in the week. Recently, both Robert Hefner and Cody Cunningham shared thoughts in general agreement with our original proposal, with Cody responding directly to Burk.  We’re ... Read More The post What We Have Learned Since Last Week first appeared on Baptist21 ..read more