2014 Lipscomb Lectures

It’s that time of year again. Lipscomb’s Summer Celebration is here. It’s what happens when a lectureship throws a party (ok, so the name makes me laugh a little). I’ll be speaking again this year on the history of Nashville … Continue reading →

Objections to the Herald of Truth

While there was a great deal of excitement over the Herald of Truth program, it was not free from opposition. In the 1950s and 60s, critics remained in the minority, but they were vocal and intense in their objections. If it … Continue reading →

Excitement Over Herald of Truth

As a followup to my last post of a letter received by my grandfather in 1970 from the Herald of Truth, I thought I might mention some thoughts on the program. It certainly played a prominent role in defining the … Continue reading →

FEW Jr on Church and Home

Foy E. Wallace, Jr. was forcefully making a cogent, non-institutional argument before widespread debating on the issue took place. He wasn’t the first, but he probably honed and articulated the argument as well as anyone else. He would later denounce … Continue reading →

History of Churches of Christ

One of my research interests lately has been to consider the history of Churches of Christ, particularly in the 20th century. Many people pinpoint their existence as a separate group from the Disciples of Christ in 1906, although they certainly … Continue reading →

Broadmoor Elders

Elders were never appointed while the group met on Ewing Lane, but soon after the church moved to the building on Broadmoor, they named four men to serve as the initial elders for the group. The following men have served … Continue reading →

Those Preaching Douthitts

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If you are reading any religious literature (journals, congregational and gospel meeting notices, debates, etc.) among churches of Christ from the mid-20th century, you will likely come across “those preaching Douthitts.” Ira, Cecil and Boone were all active preachers within … Continue reading →

Lately – April 2013

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I thought I might provide a quick note about some of my studies lately. Sermons I am continuing to preach on a regular basis. When it comes to sermon topic selection, my normal practice lately has been to preach on … Continue reading →

Nashville NI Churches

As some of you know, I have been digging into Nashville church history. It seems as if one inquiry has led me down the path of further questions. Broadmoor’s history has led me to consider other non-institutional churches in Nashville … Continue reading →

Due West Church of Christ

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The Due West church started in about 1955 from a group that left the Madison church. Some of the families to begin this new work included the Cautherns and the Halls. They met in a couple of different homes for … Continue reading →

Ewing Lane/Broadmoor Preachers

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The Broadmoor church (previously Ewing Lane) has a rich preaching heritage. The following men have preached on a regular basis for the church: Bill Hawkins (March 1963 – December 1968) Leslie Webb (Jan 1969 – June 1971; April – May … Continue reading →

Ewing Lane Church of Christ

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One of the projects that I have been trying to tackle as time permits is a congregational history of the Broadmoor church. Ultimately, I would like to get it all written down, but for now I am simply collecting information, … Continue reading →

More Creeds Needed

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If you have any kind of background in the Restoration Movement, this title will be truly shocking to you, but finish the post before making decisions. Who knows? You might think we need more creeds, too! There have been a … Continue reading →

Summary of Illusions of Innocence

I just finished Illusions of Innocence: Protestant Primitivism in America, 1630-1875, by Richard T. Hughes and C. Leonard Allen. The book has been an interesting and challenging read, taking me into the world of the primitive impulse in the early … Continue reading →