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Man Behind the Curtain… or Camera

Posted on January 10, 2011 by jbriangreer • Leave a comment

By now I am sure you have been inundated with the story of Ted Williams. He is the homeless man with a golden voice who was given a second chance at life after drug abuse and time in jail. His story has become the feel good tale of the new year but what is most … Continue reading →

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Faith Mosaic

Posted on July 7, 2010 by jbriangreer • Leave a comment

In the past two weeks I have had the opportunity to reflect upon this year’s General Assembly in Charlotte. The moment which has stuck with me most, was a message given by Bill Leonard at the Coordinating Council Dinner. Continue reading →

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An Honest Confession from a Young Baptist

Posted on May 12, 2010 by jbriangreer • 2 Comments

This past Sunday, I must confess, I didn’t attend church. I realize this isn’t very shocking for most people today but since my wife is on staff at a local congregation, this time alone on a Sunday morning was quite rare. I passed the time catching up on odd jobs around the house that I … Continue reading →

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Living the Resurrection: A young Baptist’s Easter Realization

Posted on April 8, 2010 by jbriangreer • Leave a comment

While enjoying my church’s Easter service this past Sunday, I must confess I began to daydream. Now let me be clear, I wasn’t bored with the service or hoping I was somewhere else, I just began to think about my personal understanding of Easter. With most religious celebrations, I want to make them personal and … Continue reading →

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Two Sides of the Same Coin: Reflections from a Jewish- Baptist Dialogue

Posted on March 5, 2010 by jbriangreer • Leave a comment

“No matter the label we wear, we are on a spiritual journey. Be thou a blessing.” These words spoken by Rabbi Alvin Sugarman resonated with me during Restoring the Neighborhood. This event provides a time for Baptists and Jews to gather and discuss their faith over a shared meal and reflect upon their commonalities. This … Continue reading →

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Tithing: A Millennial’s Perspective

Posted on December 18, 2009 by jbriangreer • 2 Comments

The Millennial Generation (roughly those born between 1980-2000) tends to get a bad reputation with many people in local church communities. Members of these churches tend to say they are too open-minded in regards to society’s controversial issues or that they are too willing to do away with the established modern church traditions. But it … Continue reading →

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Easter Can’t Come Soon Enough

Posted on April 7, 2009 by jbriangreer • Leave a comment

Most people cannot stand an open-ended story. Hollywood has for years made millions of dollars off of movies with a predictable yet happy ending. We love our stories to be wrapped up and presented to us with a neat and perfect bow. The thought of having to discern a plot or to live in some … Continue reading →

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A Reflection on my Seminary Experience

Posted on March 4, 2009 by jbriangreer • 1 Comment

As I am approaching graduation from seminary, I think it is a good time to reflect upon the 4 things I wish someone had told me before I started my Master of Divinity, M.Div. Continue reading →

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Rauschenbusch’s Social Gospel Revisited:

Posted on January 26, 2009 by jbriangreer • Leave a comment

During my time in Seminary, no movement within Baptist history has inspired me more than Walter Rauschenbusch’s Social Gospel. The son of German immigrants, Rauschenbusch’s ministry was defined by his time as a pastor at a church in the infamous Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of New York City. As the name suggests, the community was not … Continue reading →

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Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

Posted on December 17, 2008 by jbriangreer • Leave a comment

What does it mean to be a young Baptist today? I am sure the answer to this question has changed throughout the decades and depends on a myriad of factors. As for me, this question seems a bit loaded and to answer it would require reflection on my own worldview. Continue reading →

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