The Southern Baptist Convention and I made some Kentucky publications this week.
Our state Baptist paper is the Western Recorder. David Winfrey is a good reporter and a good guy. He published some of my comments and quoted some things off of my blog – from the “A Clumsy Retreat” article – in his article “Russellville youth minister making name for himself among bloggers.”
At the end he quotes the end of my article where I quote the words, “Mene Mene Tekel Parsin,” and then applied them.
David did a good job and I am not disputing what he wrote. I would like to clarify that those words are not for all of the Trustees at the IMB.
Specifically, I was talking about the caucus group that I perceive to be leading the BOT astray in certain areas. I have had the good fortune to meet with a few Trustees who voted to expel Wade. I found them to be kind and sincere. Though I wouldn’t say we were on the same page when all was done, I feel that we at least had a valid conversation and we were both heard.
Also, Peter Smith quoted in me in two articles. Peter writes for Louisville’s Courier Journal. He does a great job in being fair and balanced, I think. If you are not Southern Baptist, or don’t have SBC history in your own life, it is often hard to understand the subtle nuances of our interactions. Peter does well, first in the article, “Disputes likely at Baptist meeting,” and again in the article, “Southern Baptists in Kentucky see shift toward a more open annual convention,” in which he quotes fellow blogger Tim Sweatman.
Feel free to give ‘em a read.
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Kevin Bussey
on Jun 15th, 2006
@ 8:37 pm:
You are famous! I want an autograph picture. Use the funny book one :)
JT333
on Jun 16th, 2006
@ 8:02 am:
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Kevin Bussey
on Jun 16th, 2006
@ 9:01 am:
jt333,
What are you implying about Art? He is a humble man who tells the truth. You have no idea how many posts he deletes. Get to know him and you will find out his passion for God and the SBC.
Are we just to ignore mis-handling of SBC funds? Are we just suppose to accept any candidate that the powers that be send our way!
Art, You are the man!
art rogers
on Jun 16th, 2006
@ 10:04 am:
Kevin,
Thanks for the support.
Jessica,
No way anybody gets away with such a self righteouss and judgemental thing around here. Read the rules for comments – no character assasination of ANYONE.
art rogers
on Jun 16th, 2006
@ 10:08 am:
To be clear, I don’t know to whom Jessica was referring with her bomb, but it’s interesting that Kevin thought it was me!
I thought it more accurately applied to certain others in the SBC, but I will not assasinate their character.
More likely, though, since the subject of this post was me, she was probably targeting me.
Kevin Bussey
on Jun 16th, 2006
@ 10:30 am:
I’ve got your back! :)
Dave Samples
on Jun 16th, 2006
@ 11:25 am:
Art, I’ve been reading your blog for about a month prior to the SBC and have really been blessed by the info. I read my first blog less than two months ago and now I can’t stay away. Are there “12 Step” groups available? I appreciate your passion and your desire to grow the kingdom.
art rogers
on Jun 16th, 2006
@ 12:00 pm:
David,
Thanks for reading. Marty calls my blog “12 Steps” but I think it may serve to further entrench you.