Showing posts with label Bob Pearle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bob Pearle. Show all posts
3.09.2009
Fort Worth Star Discusses Biblical Church
Jim Jones with the Fort Worth Star-Telegram wrote an excellent article discussing Dr. Bob Pearle's new book, The Vanishing Church. Mr. Jones included comments from other notable authors and pastors, including Wade Clark Roof, Elaine Heath, and Ed Young. Be sure to take a look at the article on the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's website here.
1.22.2009
Dr. Pearle's Link to Clarendon Hills, IL
Dr. Bob Pearle, author of The Vanishing Church, was the pastor of First Baptist Church of Clarendon Hills, IL, from 1985-1990. During that time, he was part of the Missions Committee and the Administrative and Finance Committee with the Chicago Metropolitan Baptist Association. He was also involved with Illinois Baptist State Association's Order of Business Committee. The local newspaper, The Doings - Clarendon Hill, included Dr. Pearle in an article January 12. You can read the article below or see the original on here.
Book's local connection
Pastor Bob Pearle, who served as the pastor at the First Baptist Church of Clarendon Hills from 1985 to 1990, has released a new book entitled The Vanishing Church. Pearle, who has served as a pastor for 30 years, argues that declining membership in Protestant churches throughout the U.S. -- and especially Baptist churches -- is the result of churches trying to conform to cultural norms instead of seeing their roles as "counter cultural." In fact, the pastor asks whether or not the church is even necessary in today's society, and he then offers suggestions for how church leaders can grow their congregations.
Pearle is the president of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention and pastor of Birchman Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. When he lived in Illinois, Pearle was on the board of the Missions Committee with the Chicago Metropolitan Baptist Association and also was active in the Illinois Baptist State Association. The Vanishing Church is 144 pages long and costs $14.95. For more information, visit. www.hannibalbooks.com or call (800) 747-0738.
Book's local connection
Pastor Bob Pearle, who served as the pastor at the First Baptist Church of Clarendon Hills from 1985 to 1990, has released a new book entitled The Vanishing Church. Pearle, who has served as a pastor for 30 years, argues that declining membership in Protestant churches throughout the U.S. -- and especially Baptist churches -- is the result of churches trying to conform to cultural norms instead of seeing their roles as "counter cultural." In fact, the pastor asks whether or not the church is even necessary in today's society, and he then offers suggestions for how church leaders can grow their congregations.
Pearle is the president of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention and pastor of Birchman Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. When he lived in Illinois, Pearle was on the board of the Missions Committee with the Chicago Metropolitan Baptist Association and also was active in the Illinois Baptist State Association. The Vanishing Church is 144 pages long and costs $14.95. For more information, visit. www.hannibalbooks.com or call (800) 747-0738.
1.12.2009
Corpus Christi Caller-Times Features Dr. Pearle
In a fabulous article by reporter Stuart Duncan January 10 in the Corpus Christi Caller-Times, Dr. Bob Pearle discussed his new book, The Vanishing Church. Dr. Pearle explained that "the New Testament church of our grandparents that stands for right and wrong, believes in heaven and hell, the Gospel message and living a holy life and living differently from the world -- that church is vanishing from our society." He believes this is a major problem and what is ultimately causing the decline of overall church membership.
What is the solution? Duncan reported that Dr. Pearle says the solution is to "return to biblical teachings. If churches will do that, he said, God will take care of the church membership."
Dr. Pearle was pastor of First Baptist Church of Portland, TX, from 1990-1997. He is now the pastor at Birchman Baptist Church of Fort Worth, TX, and the president of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention.
Thanks to Mr. Duncan for a great article. You can view the article here.
What is the solution? Duncan reported that Dr. Pearle says the solution is to "return to biblical teachings. If churches will do that, he said, God will take care of the church membership."
Dr. Pearle was pastor of First Baptist Church of Portland, TX, from 1990-1997. He is now the pastor at Birchman Baptist Church of Fort Worth, TX, and the president of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention.
Thanks to Mr. Duncan for a great article. You can view the article here.
1.08.2009
Is Declining Church Membership a Problem?
Dr. Bob Pearle, pastor at Birchman Baptist Church in Fort Worth and president of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, would say yes. It's a serious problem, although one he believes can be corrected.
In his new book, The Vanishing Church, Dr. Pearle suggests that church solutions for low numbers are actually part of the problem. He says the problem could be because “churches desire more to conform to culture than to be counter-cultural.”
He discusses controversial topics such as cultural relevance and includes historical background on the Baptist denomination to give an an overarching view of the causes and solutions for church decline. Dr. Pearle, who has served as a pastor for almost 30 years, begins The Vanishing Church with an overview of current society and a discussion of whether the church is even needed. He includes topics such as the four ways churches are being
deceived (intellectualism, ceremonialism, mysticism and legalism), why churches shouldn’t focus solely on love, the foundational Baptist doctrines of membership and Baptism, and how churches should respond to cultural changes.
The book has received a great review on Ron Phillips, Sr., blog, Adopted By God. And, don't miss Dr. Pearle's interview on KCBI in the DFW area January 9 at 9:15am.
Bob Pearle is pastor of Birchman Baptist Church in Fort Worth, TX, where he has served for 11 years. He received his M.Div and D.Min degrees from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. He is president of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention.
In his new book, The Vanishing Church, Dr. Pearle suggests that church solutions for low numbers are actually part of the problem. He says the problem could be because “churches desire more to conform to culture than to be counter-cultural.”He discusses controversial topics such as cultural relevance and includes historical background on the Baptist denomination to give an an overarching view of the causes and solutions for church decline. Dr. Pearle, who has served as a pastor for almost 30 years, begins The Vanishing Church with an overview of current society and a discussion of whether the church is even needed. He includes topics such as the four ways churches are being
deceived (intellectualism, ceremonialism, mysticism and legalism), why churches shouldn’t focus solely on love, the foundational Baptist doctrines of membership and Baptism, and how churches should respond to cultural changes. 
The book has received a great review on Ron Phillips, Sr., blog, Adopted By God. And, don't miss Dr. Pearle's interview on KCBI in the DFW area January 9 at 9:15am.
Bob Pearle is pastor of Birchman Baptist Church in Fort Worth, TX, where he has served for 11 years. He received his M.Div and D.Min degrees from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. He is president of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention.
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