05/26/2026
Borrowed-
Calvinism and the SBC,
"The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) is seeing a prominent resurgence in Calvinist (or Reformed) theology, particularly among younger pastors and church planters.
This shift is primarily driven by influential leadership at key SBC seminaries and a broader cultural push for theological depth. Seminary Leadership: The election of Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr. as president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1993 was a major turning point. Mohler actively recruited Calvinist faculty, making it a primary hub for Reformed theological education. Influential Networks: Ministries and conferences (such as 9 Marks led by Mark Dever) have distributed Calvinistic resources, training young leaders in elder-led church polity and Reformed doctrine. The "Young, Restless, Reformed" Movement: A broader trans-denominational movement in the early 21st century popularized the works of theologians like John Piper and John MacArthur. This movement strongly appealed to younger generations looking for rigorous, historically grounded theology. Theological Clarity: Proponents argue that Calvinism's emphasis on the absolute sovereignty of God provides a strong foundation for maintaining biblical fidelity in an increasingly secular, post-Christian culture. While the SBC remains a mix of Calvinist and non-Calvinist (Arminian/Traditional) churches, this theological current continues to be a major force in the denomination's pastoral training and church planting efforts."
Temple Hill Baptist Church is "not" a Reformed Calvinist Church.
