During the first two weeks of August, I attended the University of Oxford's Summer Theology School—living in residence at the incomparable Christ Church College. Our small collection of students were in class all day long, and we ate our meals in the famous dining hall with roots going back to King Henry VIII. Day after … Continue reading Thank you, God, for this wonderful gift – Oxford Summer Theology School 2024
Category: Personal
Failing to Protect Christ’s Sheep – my piece in USA Today and interview with Tulsa World
On Sunday, 5/22/2022, Guidepost Solutions released the full report of their independent investigation of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Executive Committee and audit of the Credentials Committee. Their findings revealed both shameful actions and inaction by SBC leaders at the executive level, as well as at the entity, local church, and personal levels with regard to acts … Continue reading Failing to Protect Christ’s Sheep – my piece in USA Today and interview with Tulsa World
Remembering my Beloved Grandfather Harold S. Dozier
On Monday I was present for a holy moment—my grandfather Harold S. Dozier, who we all call "Bepa," entered the Lord's presence as we held his hand and he breathed his last. From the day I was born, Bepa and I were as close as any grandfather/grandson could be. He was more than a grandfather … Continue reading Remembering my Beloved Grandfather Harold S. Dozier