I wish Dr. Netherton the very best in his new position. I predict that he will do well in Macon and that his career course will take a dramatic turn in the future.
The Flag Isn't Flying at Half-MastThe cynic in me chuckled a bit at statements made by Dr. Porch at the Tennessee Baptist Convention, in particular:
"This Christian gentleman came to the presidency of Carson-Newman and immediately began to honor and nurture the college’s connection with the convention." (from the B&R - 21 February 2007)Is there not a touch of irony in that statement, considering the recent divorce between the Georgia Baptist Convention and Mercer University, Dr. Netherton's new home?
The Tennessee Baptist Convention will find someone who will carry on the effort to make Carson-Newman a clone of Union University... and I suspect that many would tell you that is not such a bad idea. I am not convinced, however, that making Carson-Newman an East Tennessee bastion of conservatism is the cure for the challenges facing the college.
Will the posting for this position be honest enough to say, anyone associated with the the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship need not apply?
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Good observation regarding: irony of Mercer being separate from the GBC. Hadn't thought of that. I have always enjoyed Dr. Netherton's speeches. He is very engaging.
I read a lot about the Baptist Identity Conference and am surprised you don't have a blog about it.
I noted all the speakers were male. I guess that says something about the perception of so-called Baptist identity.
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