Posts from 2025 (Page 2)
Why We Use the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message Instead of the 1963
Why do some Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) churches use the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message (BFM) while others use the 2000 BFM? I want to take a deeper look at this question so we can have a better appreciation for the statement of faith we use, which is the 2000 BFM. Every generation of believers face the same challenge: stay faithful to the gospel while navigating a changing world. For Southern Baptists, the BFM serves as a guidepost to clarify…
Why Do We Not Baptize Infants?
In this blog series, Deeper, I look at a theological or biblical topic more deeply and see how it applies to our lives. Today I will be looking at the topic of infant baptism. As a Southern Baptist pastor, I do not believe that infant baptism is biblical. However, there are some wonderful pastors from other denominations that do believe in infant baptism. Just this week, I was reading one of my favorite commentaries, while preparing for my sermon on…
Changes to Online Giving
Dear Island Pond Family, If you never give online, then you can ignore this email. If you do give online, please continue reading! With the start of the new year we are transitioning to a new online giving platform called Planning Center. Please read the following information, particularly if you use recurring giving. The giving page on our website has been updated, so if you normally give by clicking on that link, then you can continue doing what you normally do. You…
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