tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134883874933207893.post735161320999625758..comments2022-02-25T06:56:40.557-06:00Comments on Texas Baptists Committed: Closing Texas Baptists Committed – inevitably but reluctantlyby Bill Jones, TBC executive directorUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134883874933207893.post-20650081059865667582017-07-24T14:00:13.365-05:002017-07-24T14:00:13.365-05:00As a Truett Seminarian and someone who was recentl...As a Truett Seminarian and someone who was recently booted out of the BGCT simply for being a member of Lake Shore, I will miss having a voice to identify with and fight with in the state convention. I'm excited for the formation of Fellowship Southwest, but sad that it seems I really will have to fully leave the state convention that formed so much of who I am through their Bible Drill, Super Summer, BSM, and other programs. Possibilities for the future and being able to serve in any kind of moderate-liberal Baptist church in Texas seem so bleak from my perspective right now. Thank you for the hope you've given through the weekly emails these years! I think that's what I'll miss the most.Jacob Brentonhttp://jacobbrenton.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134883874933207893.post-79278722849913197722017-07-11T01:45:36.191-05:002017-07-11T01:45:36.191-05:00Thank you, Justin. Did I meet you at one of the Ma...Thank you, Justin. Did I meet you at one of the Maston Foundation Retreats at Logsdon? In my association with the T. B. Maston Foundation, I've always found a special joy in meeting students at our Texas Baptist schools. I'm so glad that you found the Roundup useful and helpful, and I appreciate your kind and affirming words.Bill Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14835717318204020660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134883874933207893.post-15868227269238457032017-07-11T01:43:26.009-05:002017-07-11T01:43:26.009-05:00I appreciate it. Thank you.I appreciate it. Thank you.Bill Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14835717318204020660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134883874933207893.post-20048642412963502192017-07-11T01:42:35.618-05:002017-07-11T01:42:35.618-05:00I appreciate your kind words & best wishes, Ca...I appreciate your kind words & best wishes, Carol (I assume you meant Bill, as David left TBC & started a "new chapter" years ago.) Thanks, too, for sending me a copy of your book. I regret that I never had time to read it & promote it. There are hundreds of books in my study that I haven't had time to read. I'm planning to finally have time to begin reading them now - and, as they stir my writing juices, to begin doing some writing on Baptist issues and ethical issues.Bill Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14835717318204020660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134883874933207893.post-77670445453757526122017-07-11T01:39:45.578-05:002017-07-11T01:39:45.578-05:00Thanks, Les. The feeling is mutual, as you've ...Thanks, Les. The feeling is mutual, as you've been a blessing to me - both in your friendship and your excellent teaching in Epiphany Class. Thanks, too, for your promotion of the Roundup to our friends at Wilshire - your good words about the Roundup have always been an encouragement to me.Bill Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14835717318204020660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134883874933207893.post-77052095569379254342017-07-11T01:38:20.661-05:002017-07-11T01:38:20.661-05:00I appreciate your kind words, Shirley. It's be...I appreciate your kind words, Shirley. It's been my privilege to link to your many excellent and challenging blog posts over the years. Thank you for your steadfast service as well.Bill Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14835717318204020660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134883874933207893.post-76403278220090343062017-07-10T16:07:55.890-05:002017-07-10T16:07:55.890-05:00I am a product of loving, full on SBC churches, a ... I am a product of loving, full on SBC churches, a state Baptist University and a BGCT affiliated Seminary. It is through Logsdon Seminary that I came to be on the TBC emailing list and began receiving the weekly updates. I just want to say to Mr. Jones and the TBC Board that I have appreciated the perspective of the various articles, blogposts, and news. I have also very much appreciated the tone and tenor of Mr. Jones' thoughts, recaps, and opinions. I understand the reality of the situation and just want to say thank you for your hard work, consistency, and perspective.Justin Dunnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134883874933207893.post-81946460896756919142017-07-09T20:56:38.266-05:002017-07-09T20:56:38.266-05:00Thanks Bill for your faithful service. God bless...Thanks Bill for your faithful service. God bless you. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13044681680217187943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134883874933207893.post-12415934030503659032017-07-09T10:01:12.384-05:002017-07-09T10:01:12.384-05:00Hate to see this work come to an end, but agree th...Hate to see this work come to an end, but agree there are positives in new work via the Fellowship Southwest under Marv's leadership. Thank you, David, for your rock-solid commitment. Prayers and best wishes as you begin a new chapter in your life. <br />Carol WoodfinAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236873620942990360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134883874933207893.post-88660998241573300572017-07-09T08:07:04.708-05:002017-07-09T08:07:04.708-05:00You've been a blessing to me, Bill Jones!You've been a blessing to me, Bill Jones!Les Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898129885889479441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134883874933207893.post-32226865218200196112017-07-09T08:05:46.774-05:002017-07-09T08:05:46.774-05:00Thank you, Bill Jones, for your committed leadersh...Thank you, Bill Jones, for your committed leadership in exposing us to what Christians are doing and saying about the church and about world affairs. At some point Christians are going to have to get serious about following Jesus. In fundamentalism, there is a feel that we are living in the past and not looking to the future. God gives us a future with every sunrise and he gives us the chance to be better this day than we were the day before. All Christians of every faith, need to remember that Jesus said to love one another, and we need to follow his example in that love. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com