Eric Black

Who I am: constant learner / What I do: Executive Director, Publisher & Editor, Baptist Standard Publishing Company

[Bob Roberts Jr. ن @bobrobertsjr]

The majority of Christian resources & institutions are in the US yet the decline of the church & its internal fracturing continue all the while telling the global church how to do church - the implications of this are profound - demands new levels of prayer repentance evaluation

[Eric Black @EricBlackBSP]

I’ve been trying to get through to Microsoft @Office support for several weeks—by phone, email, here—and no one ever responds. I’m on hold again for the 5th time, this time for 1.5+ hrs. In total, I’ve spent more than 12 hrs on hold. Does anyone still work in @Microsoft support?

[Eric Black @EricBlackBSP]

@AzureSupport how do I create a support case?

[Baptist Standard @BaptistStandard]

Editor Eric Black describes one of the most meaningful Lord’s Suppers he’s ever taken and challenges readers to consider how they take it. https://t.co/z3azMD6qph

[Eric Black @EricBlackBSP]

@jacobbrenton Cubs. 1908.
I realize that’s not an exact comparison, but it’s illustrative.
I’m not a baseball fan, and even I know baseball fans’ memories outlive generations.
Hang in there.

[Eric Black @EricBlackBSP]

@JohnLitzler If you ever get bored @JohnLitzler and need something to do, let me know.

[Eric Black @EricBlackBSP]

Amid all the bad news, it’s easy to wonder if God is up to anything good. The stories here are just a sampling of how much good God is up to.

https://t.co/oq1KfoqiwO

[JohntheBaptist @JohnLitzler]

Chambers of commerce have entered the chat.

[Eric Black @EricBlackBSP]

@JohnLitzler 👎

[Baptist Standard @BaptistStandard]

Along with calls to prayer for Israel, Christians also need to pray for Gaza, where about 900 of our brothers and sisters are enduring war. https://t.co/66h1ziAv9U

[Baptist Standard @BaptistStandard]

An Arab scholar and pastor offers a view on the conflict between Israel and Palestine focused on God's image, prayer and peace. https://t.co/3O1bfItXjW

[Baptist Standard @BaptistStandard]

The Baptist General Convention of Texas’ executive director-elect believes the greatest challenge facing Texas Baptists and their greatest opportunity are closely related. https://t.co/ggLZ0t85pT

[Baptist Standard @BaptistStandard]

If you’re having trouble staffing a music ministry, you’re not crazy, and you’re not alone. But why’s it so hard? And what should churches do? https://t.co/18oedY63Up

[Eric Black @EricBlackBSP]

@JohnLitzler We know you will, and you won’t be alone. Thank you @JohnLitzler, @KFruge and @TxCLC for your advocacy.

[Baptist Standard @BaptistStandard]

Recently, Texas Governor Greg Abbott met with various religious leaders across the state via a teleconference advocating for Texas churches to declare October 15 “School Choice Sunday,” and urged them... https://t.co/xZDrgH2I3c

[Baptist Standard @BaptistStandard]

Gov. Greg Abbott’s call for churches to observe “School Choice Sunday” and for ministers to use pulpits to promote a voucher-style legislative proposal is “out of bounds,” 21 past and present Baptist General Convention of Texas leaders said. https://t.co/3jdrbpYuFm

[Eric Black @EricBlackBSP]

Fascinating, how two groups of politicians can be so diametrically opposed that their trajectories away from each other arc around and meet at the exact spot where they agree on voting out the Speaker of the House.

[Baptist Standard @BaptistStandard]

Baptists, who have championed religious freedom and separation of church and state more than 400 years, should reject Abbott's latest "ask." https://t.co/RXM7GPdMGb

[Baptist Standard @BaptistStandard]

Gov. Greg Abbott publicly confirmed he plans to call a special session on school vouchers in October, and he called on ministers to voice support for “school choice” from the pulpit during the session. https://t.co/V49wdil2Vu

[Eric Black @EricBlackBSP]

I’m proud Baptists have advocated for and defended religious liberty for 400 years. We continue to do that around the world and must vigilantly do so in these days. https://t.co/UygVOU5LwM