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MBTS’s Allen: ‘Five Reasons Why I Enjoy Reading Biographies’

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary President Jason K. Allen writes, “In the spirit of Hebrews 11, reading good biographies summons forth a veritable chorus of cheers, encouraging us to lay aside every encumbrance and sin that so easily entangles us and to run with endurance the race set before us.”
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Denominational discourse & the future of the SBC

This new reality is causing chaos in the Southern Baptist Convention. False accusations are circulated online daily. Ironically, some of these instigators aren’t even Southern Baptist. Nonetheless, they malign SBC ministries and sully the reputations of those who lead them. And, for Southern Baptists, our cooperative work is being threatened.
National

Seven years, seven leadership lessons as Midwestern seminary president

For me, this week marks seven completed years as president of Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College. Annually, this season prompts personal and institutional reflection and thanksgiving. This year, it's been doubly so.
Ethics

Jason Allen: Four reasons pastors should guard their hearts

Guarding our hearts will take more than accountability partners, Internet filters, or even pondering sin’s catastrophic consequences. Ultimately, our hearts are most guarded when they are most satisfied in a person: Jesus Christ.
Missouri

Celebrate, strengthen the CP

The Cooperative Program has proven to be a most effective and enduring way to support our collective ministry and mission work. I often visit with leaders of other evangelical denominations who are envious of the Cooperative Program.
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Five reasons sermons fail

We are God’s spokesperson, heralding his Word to the gathered crowd. As we do, a lot rides on the sermon. So much so, in fact, that we must strive to preach to the best of our ability week in and week out.
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Counsel for your year-end giving

With so many pressing needs and viable ministries to which you can give, how should you discern which causes are most deserving of your financial support? How should you consider year-end giving in light of biblical principles of Christian stewardship?
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Leading kids to Christ

Share the Gospel with your children. Do not leave it to them to connect the dots from Sunday School lessons and sermons. Share the Gospel with your children plainly, passionately and frequently.
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Jason Allen: On preaching, public invitations

A student recently asked me, “Should the sermon conclude with an invitation?” I responded, “Yes, a sermon certainly can conclude with an invitation, but, more importantly, the sermon must be an invitation.”
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What the Bible is and why it matters

Many...though they believe and appreciate the Bible, lacked sufficient grounding in the Holy Scriptures. They did not really grasp what the Bible is and why it matters. Do you?
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Jason Allen: Following the railway to a deeper prayer life

Ethics

Jason Allen: Pastor, guard your heart

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