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Ten Evidences That Support The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ As Historical Fact
All Christians believe in the resurrection of Jesus based on faith that the biblical records are indeed true, but are there other reasons to believe besides faith? Yes, faith should be enough, however, the skeptics always want historical and reasonable facts. The resurrection and empty tomb of Christ is the cornerstone of the entire Christian… Continue reading
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If God Is Loving, Why Doesn’t He Save Everyone?
I believe the question, “Shouldn’t God save everyone?” is the wrong question. The correct question is, “Why should God save anyone?” This often asked question from skeptics, doubters, and curious seekers is based on faulty assumptions about God. It is also based on an anthropomorphic view of God which sees God only in humanistic ways.… Continue reading
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If God Is Loving Then Why Does He Punish People?
At the start let me say that the title of this article is chosen to be intentionally provocative based on the common criticisms of God in our culture, but I argue that it is easily refuted in Scripture. This will be the focus of the article. The idea of God punishing assumes that He is… Continue reading
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A Love Story Worth Telling
Lord, your faithful love reaches to heaven, your faithfulness to the clouds. God your faithful love is so valuable, that people take refuge in the shadow of your wings. Psalm 36:5;7 HCSB. He was 21 and fresh out of the military serving his country in the Panama Canal during WWII, and she, his sweetheart, was… Continue reading
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The Dumbing Down of Church Membership: An Emerging Crisis in the Modern Day Church
In an effort to receive new members, many struggling churches in America have neglected the Biblical and historical model of what it means to be a member of a local body of believers. Entrance into church membership ought to be covenantal, restrictive, and worthy of careful discernment. If a church becomes desperate to receive new… Continue reading
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Heaven and Honky-Tonks: The Theology of Country Music
When I was 16 years old, in the days of hair bands and English rock ballads, I was given a cassette tape that changed my music preferences forever. Though I don’t remember who gave it to me, Randy Travis’ legendary, Always and Forever album found its way into the tape deck of my 1985 Dodge… Continue reading
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Samford’s Ministry Training Institute
Continued learning is a critical component of disciple making, ministry longevity, and a sustained joy and satisfaction in serving the Lord. Samford MTI has numerous options for Christians and church leaders to grow in their knowledge of God’s Word, and their effectiveness in serving. With 38 locations in Tennessee, Alabama and Florida along with online… Continue reading
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The Lost Virtue of Humility
“Nothing sets a person so much out of the devil’s reach than humility.” –Johnathan Edwards. The greatest influencers on my life share one common trait, humility. Pastor T.A. Duke, or as most knew him “Brother Buck,” embodied humility in a way that few ever attain. In June of 1998 he and I travelled together to… Continue reading
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Friendly Fire in the SBC: A Call to Unity
There were many tragic events during the years of the Second World War, but perhaps one of the most troubling occurred on July 25, 1944. As the Normandy campaign began with the historic beach landings of D-Day, massive allied bombing campaigns ensued clearing the way for Operation Overlord. Around 3,000 allied planes took flight that… Continue reading
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The Least Prayed Prayer and Satan’s Most Consistent Lie
I have always been humbled by the story of Baptist missionary William “Bill” Wallace. The son of a physician in rural Tennessee, Bill was more interested in auto mechanics than going to the foreign mission field. On a hot summer July afternoon as he was in the garage trying to get an old car… Continue reading
About Me
I have been in ministry for 29 years serving in various capacities including senior pastor, youth pastor, education and associate pastor. I serve at Samford University as Assistant to the President and Executive Director of the Ministry Training Institute. I am co-author of the book, Cultivate Disciple Making. I received his Bachelors Degree from Samford, a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Master of Theology from the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. His doctoral work was in the area of church health and revitalization. I am currently a Ph.D. candidate at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. His dissertation thesis is An Analysis and Critique of Disciple Making Within Ecclesial Movements in the United States, 1970-2020, With a View Toward Implementing a Faithful New Testament Missio Ecclesia.
Dr Kevin Blackwell 