November 20, 2009
 
   
   
 
 
2009 Great Commission Resurgence
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GCR: Signers of document say 'Great Commission Resurgence' needed - 5/5/2009
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--The "Great Commission Resurgence" declaration being circulated by Southern Baptist Convention President Johnny Hunt represents a heartfelt effort to deal with the challenges churches face with witness and ministry in today's culture, four men who signed the declaration have told Baptist Press.
GCR: Tone, focus, clarity of declaration questioned by non-signers - 5/5/2009
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Reaction to the "Great Commission Resurgence" declaration in various quarters of Southern Baptist life includes questions about its tone, focus and lack of clarity.
GCR: Merge mission boards, chairman of North American Mission Board says - 5/5/2009
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (BP)--The trustee chairman of the North American Mission Board believes the "Great Commission Resurgence" declaration creates an opportunity for dialogue about an issue he believes needs to be addressed: a merger of the SBC's two mission boards.
GCR: GPS rally cry will unite Southern Baptists around Great Commission - 5/5/2009
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP)--When the North American Mission Board began discussing a new denomination-wide evangelism initiative with our state and local partners back in 2006, we had no idea what the world would be like in the days leading up to the launch of the emphasis. Back in 2006, jobs were plentiful, credit was flowing, mortgages were easy to get and the bull market seemed like it would never end.
GCR: My bloated bureaucracy - 5/5/2009
DES MOINES, Iowa (BP)--I begin with a serious word. The remainder of the document will take on a less sober tone.
GCR: 'Great Commission Resurgence' needs Great Commission partners - 5/5/2009
JACKSON, Tenn. (BP)--Over the past two years we have called for consensus, renewal and bridge building in our shared work across Southern Baptist life. We applaud the fact that the spirit of that call is reflected in so many aspects of the recently released statement, "Toward a Great Commission Resurgence," by SBC President Johnny Hunt.
GCR: Akin discusses its history, intent - 5/5/2009
WAKE FOREST, N.C. (BP)--Although the declaration, "Toward a Great Commission Resurgence," is now the "property" of Southern Baptist Convention President Johnny Hunt, the statement with more than 1,500 endorsers is the handiwork of Danny Akin, president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.


 

   
   


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