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SBC 2023: A Time for Clear Complementarianism & Clear Cooperation

Southern Baptists on social media may immediately discern my title is a response to today’s statement by Baptist 21. You can find it here. sbc-2023-a-time-for-clear-complementarianism-wise-cooperation I am thankful for my brothers at B21 and respect their thoughtful comments. They make many good points in their article. I agree that this is a critical time…

SBC Voices: A Case Study Not To Be Repeated

Earlier today, SBC Voices published a piece entitled, “Mike Stone’s Campaign Story – An SBC Case Study Not to be Repeated.” The first half of the title is inaccurate. It’s not my campaign story. It’s simply the truth. The second half of the title is correct. This is a case study that ought not…

Louisiana-Area Informational Meetings

Monday, May 15 @ 7p First Baptist Church Houma, LA Steve Folmar, Host Pastor Supper provided Tuesday, May 16 @ 9a First Baptist Church Mandeville, LA Ronny Cooksey, Host Pastor Continental breakfast provided Tuesday, May 16 @ 12p First Baptist Church Livingston, LA Brian Gunter, Host Pastor Lunch provided Tuesday, May 16…

Guidepost Solutions: A Bridge Too Far

This week marks the 4th anniversary of the sharing of my story with the world, the story of abuse as a child. Although I held that secret for 4 decades, it has guided and shaped my pastorate and the unwavering commitment of our church to provide the safest environment possible in a very dangerous world. …

Of Such is the Kingdom of God

Of Such is the Kingdom of God Mark 10:13-16 The Bible says a man is blessed if his “quiver is full” of children. The psalmist said a man would be blessed if he “lived to see his children’s children.” Let me add another beatitude: Blessed is the church that brings children to Jesus Christ for…

Georgia Pastor Mike Stone to Be Nominated for SBC president

In Their Own Words: SBC Candidate Forum on Complementarianism (Mike Stone)

May 19, 2021 CBMW As Southern Baptists prepare for their annual meeting in June, four men are set to be nominated as candidates for President of the convention: -Randy Adams, Executive Director of the Northwest Baptist Convention -Ed Litton, Pastor of Redemption Church (Saraland, AL) -Albert Mohler, President of the Southern Baptist…

Stone: Cooperation, revival and resolve needed for future of SBC

Posted Wednesday, May 19, 2021 1:35 pm KENTUCKY TODAY STAFF REPORT The Southern Baptist Convention is scheduled for June 15-16 in Nashville. To help Kentucky Baptists get to know the four known candidates for SBC president, Kentucky Today reached out to Randy Adams, Ed Litton, Albert Mohler, and Mike Stone. We asked each of them to submit a…

Women in Ministry and the Authority of Scripture

Women in Ministry and the Authority of Scripture 1 Timothy 2:9-15 BFM – Its scriptural officers are pastors and deacons. While both men and women are gifted for service in the church, the office of pastor is limited to men as qualified by Scripture. 1. The reminder to these ladies (9-10) A. About proper clothing…

My Willingness to be Nominated

For the last several months I have been contacted by many people across the SBC. They have encouraged me to allow my name to be placed in nomination for the convention presidency.

Are There “Ethnic Interpretations” of the Bible?

There is renewed interest in the question of ethnic interpretations of the Holy Scriptures.

Are All Sins Equal?

Are All Sins Equal?

Dr. Stephen Wellum of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary recently published an article titled, “Are there degrees of sin?”

25 Random Things I’ve Learned (Part 1)

25 Random Things I’ve Learned (Part 1)

A few weeks ago, as I began my 25th year of ministry at Emmanuel, I composed a list of 25 random things I have learned in the pastorate.