“A convergent Christian, in many ways, is what [theologian] Don Carson calls a world Christian. Their allegiance to Jesus Christ and his Kingdom is self-consciously set above all national, cultural, linguistic and racial allegiances. Their commitment to the church and messianic community is a commitment to churches everywhere, not only to its manifestation on their home turf.”
Daniel Akin
The president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary spoke at his school's recent “Convergent” conference on the Emerging Church. (BP)
“Might I submit to you if you are thirsty for insight on theology you will not drink from the toilet even though there is water there.”
Mark Driscoll
The pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, speaking at Southeastern Seminary's “Convergent” conference, was referring to some leaders of the Emerging Church movement that he said hold controversial and unorthodox views. (BP)