tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14839062.post114437392392054626..comments2024-01-23T13:28:15.277-05:00Comments on Non Nobis Domine (Not Unto Us, O Lord): This Thing of Ours, Againajcarterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13980281246023066725noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14839062.post-1144633296556274762006-04-09T21:41:00.000-04:002006-04-09T21:41:00.000-04:00Yo brother AC,you're blogs have been a great encou...Yo brother AC,<BR/><BR/>you're blogs have been a great encouragement to me. Thanks for bringing up the convo about having our own, it's long overdue. <BR/><BR/>No we won't be having the conference again this year. There's a big CCDA conference in Philly scheduled for the same time and I've decided to put our energies into that. Lord willing we'll resume next year. Of course I need to get you up to Philly one year to bless us with a message at the conference. <BR/><BR/>I do remember our fellowship in Miami and look forward to continuing our discussion on this crucial issue. <BR/><BR/>I plan to be in the ATL from June 16-22 for some PCA biz and would love to get together with you then. <BR/><BR/>Again, thanks for the encouragement brother, I anticipate reading more soon. <BR/><BR/>Peace<BR/>LL<BR/><BR/>btw, I didn't get that email, pls let me know what address you sent it to so can try and find it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14839062.post-1144542007058571992006-04-08T20:20:00.000-04:002006-04-08T20:20:00.000-04:00Brother Lance, it is good hearing your chime in. ...Brother Lance, it is good hearing your chime in. Your words are true. True. True. <BR/><BR/>I emailed you a couple of weeks ago to say that I liked the new website and I continue to be encouraged by the vision. By the way, are you having the conference this year? <BR/><BR/>Also, it was the conversation you and I had briefly in Miami that began my mind thinking along these lines. Do you remember? <BR/><BR/>Stay on the frontlines and be encouraged.ajcarterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13980281246023066725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14839062.post-1144527574661717452006-04-08T16:19:00.000-04:002006-04-08T16:19:00.000-04:00Greetings brothers,please forgive my naivete but c...Greetings brothers,<BR/><BR/>please forgive my naivete but could you inform me as to the function of this unity that's being written about? I understand the basis for our unity, (the biblical gospel as declared and held to by those who identify ourselves as Reformed believers)however I'm a bit fuzzy on how it's currently working to reach and impact the masses of black folk. <BR/><BR/>For example, have denominations such as the SBC, EV Free or PCA declared intentions to fund, train and then send reformed church planters to reach African-Americans? <BR/><BR/>Have any reformed publishers approached some of our good reformed black pastors and asked about publishing books of their sermons? <BR/><BR/>Have any of the many conferences sponsored by our good white brothers asked ministries like Cyrene or RBA to speak to their attendees concerning their mission and perhaps even ask for support?<BR/><BR/>Do any of you black brothers regularly blog on white reformed sites and if so could you let me know what they are? <BR/><BR/>Are there any scholarships for minorities who wish to receive a sound reformed seminary education? I ask that since I have to young men at my church who struggle to pay the seminary tuition, board and fees. Although I'd love for our church to do so, we are small and just don't have the funds. (Yes, we're an African-American reformed church in a mainly Anglo denomination) <BR/><BR/>I ask these questions because it appears prudent to define the function of our unity before we suggest or imply that it is being threatened. <BR/><BR/>Finally, if I may be so bold (maybe I need to start blogging on my site, or wait for one of my good Anglo reformed brothers to invite me to his) might I suggest that we take some time to read, think through and pray about Numbers 32; Joshua 4:1-12 and Joshua 22:1-6 as we continue this most necessary discussion on authentic, biblical unity. <BR/><BR/>Peace with Truth<BR/>LLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14839062.post-1144507889049887212006-04-08T10:51:00.000-04:002006-04-08T10:51:00.000-04:00My brother Eric, unity is what we seek. But there...My brother Eric, unity is what we seek. But there can not be unity among non-equals. I believe we will be even more unified once we understand our place and exercise our gifts freely. Until your white majority Reformed Baptist churches begin seeing your ethnicity in calling you to pastor a predominantly white church as an asset rather than a liability, there may be nothing for you but a church plant. This is not a bad thing. We need to plant more Reformed churches. However, if you have opportunity to take an existing church and slowly shepherd them to embrace Reformed theology as Ken Jones did at Greater Union and as we are doing in Atlanta, I would pray that you would seriously consider that option as well. This indeed is a serious dilemma. But it is not unresolvable. The Kingdom of God goes forward and we go forward with it. We do not have a pessimistic missiology or eschatology (personal or collective). Be not dismay. And let not our hearts be troubled. We are Together for the Gospel :-).ajcarterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13980281246023066725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14839062.post-1144473223324178532006-04-08T01:13:00.000-04:002006-04-08T01:13:00.000-04:00Tony, I understand your concern; but do you think ...Tony, I understand your concern; but do you think WE need to stand out at the possible expense of true Christian unity? This is a difficult thing, and I'm torn. Shall I continue to wait for pastoral opportunities in Reformed Baptist circles that are nearly lilly white? Or should I pursue ventures in traditional Black Baptist churches and seek to reform them to the glory of God? My brother, you have pointed out a huge dilemma for a few of us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com