Things I've Learned at Capitol Hill Baptist Church (#3 - History)
Jul 19, 2006 · Every pastor should be a historian. More specifically, every pastor should be a Church historian and a historian of the local church over which he is given charge. History is an incredibly …
Why I Am a Congregationalist, 1 - The Gospel Coalition
Oct 29, 2008 · A couple folks visiting to comment in my last post have asked on what biblical basis am I a congregationalist. That’s what I get for throwing out terms like “congregationalist”! No, actually, I …
Once More Into the Breach: Pushing Toward Reconciliation
Mar 29, 2013 · I suspected that when the conversation regarding Black and Tan turned to specific citations of racial insensitivity (which I obligated myself to make in the conclusion of the first post), …
What Do the Noseguard and the Center Talk About?
Apr 2, 2013 · Thabiti Anyabwile (MS, North Carolina State University) is a pastor at Anacostia River Church in southeast Washington, DC. He’s the author of several books, including What Is a Healthy …
Admitting Things - The Gospel Coalition
Apr 5, 2018 · Admitting the racism and white supremacy of the 1950-60s should not be difficult. But some people were “angered” by my writing that post. The now customary dismissals and Twitter …
How Deep the Root of Racism?
Mar 10, 2015 · When my wife and I purchased our first home, I determined our lawn would be at least comparable to that lovely lush landscape of the guy two doors down. Our street took a lot of pride in …
Evangelical Leaders: Tell Us to Vote for Clinton
Jun 2, 2016 · Last week, Donald Trump officially secured the number of delegates needed to win the Republican nomination for president. And while it’s not quite over on the Democratic side of the race, …
That Would Put Us at 1888 - The Gospel Coalition
Apr 23, 2018 · Since 2014, I think I’ve been told on three separate occasions that a blog post I’ve written has “set racial reconciliation back 50 years.” I think that would put us circa 1888 by now. What was …
Random Bits About Some Churches and the Law
Nov 19, 2007 · Scanning news in the church world, a few bizarre and interesting news stories surfaced. Here’s a sample. Can a local church be a “marital asset”? Here’s another reason for a church to …
From the Cutting Room Floor: Boice on Genesis 20:1-19
Dec 31, 2007 · Rarely can a preacher prepare a sermon and not find himself leaving on the “cutting room floor” a substantial thought or quote found useful during preparation. We consult …
Random Reflections on The Legacy Conference
Aug 2, 2010 · 1. Marriage I was totally delighted at the celebration of marriage and family at The Legacy. Given the conference name, such celebration was completely appropriate. From the planned …