I have some disturbing news on this episode…so you can categorize this as a rant.
But I think you can learn something if you hang in with me.
I left the Southern Baptist Convention in the 1970’s. The big reason was over the Missions Board policies that I considered deceptive and more business than ministry oriented.
Now by their own admission, the Southern Baptist Convention is a denomination in decline.
They have announced they will reduce their foreign missions staff by 600-800 people. Why? Has the world been reached? NO!!!
Because they run this as a business and not a ministry. Missions, the business of the Lord’s churches is not the main thing.
There are lessons here for every independent Baptist.
What is wrong?
1. Missions is a business
2. Status Quo instead of Sacrifice…
3. Missions is a side business
Do you want to get out of the confines of your box? And get into the Book that should define you?
Your ministry does not have to stagnate or die! Get some help!!!!
Give me a shout… at pdhammett @ gmail.com… we will see what you need and recommend a course of action.
