Keelan Cook
@keelancook.com
Director of the Center for Great Commission Studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | Professor of Christian Missions
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A Warning Concerning Religious Categories
A Warning Concerning Religious Categories – Keelan Cook
Americans love our categories. We love our boxes and labels. Even today, with the postmodern push away from classification, we Western thinkers still organize information by placing “like items” together...
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February 5, 2026 at 12:21 AM
A Warning Concerning Religious Categories
A pastor can prophetically call his church to a new, gospel-centered vision, but their response to that call must be the true measure.
"Gospel-centered" Must Mean More Than the Preaching
“A gospel-centered church is not one where the preacher preaches the gospel, but where the people share the gospel.” ~John Meador A couple of weeks ago, I commented on an article at Christianity Today...
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February 4, 2026 at 10:15 PM
A pastor can prophetically call his church to a new, gospel-centered vision, but their response to that call must be the true measure.
A drought of leadership often has more to do with faulty ministry paradigms than an actual lack of able servants.
One Overlooked Role of Pastoral Ministry – Keelan Cook
You know the old adage, 80 percent of the work is done by 20 percent of the people. Honestly, sometimes that even feels generous. Those of us who have pastored churches know the feeling. There always...
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January 10, 2026 at 4:38 PM
A drought of leadership often has more to do with faulty ministry paradigms than an actual lack of able servants.
Although the biblical mission of the church is unchanging, this mission must be accomplished in an ever-changing world.
Your Church's Vision is a Shot in the Dark if You Don't Understand Three Things – Keelan Cook
“Church planter, you need a vision in order to successfully start your church.” “Pastor, if you want your church to be healthy again, your church needs a fresh vision.” You’ve heard those words....
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January 9, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Although the biblical mission of the church is unchanging, this mission must be accomplished in an ever-changing world.
A Warning Concerning Religious Categories
A Warning Concerning Religious Categories – Keelan Cook
Americans love our categories. We love our boxes and labels. Even today, with the postmodern push away from classification, we Western thinkers still organize information by placing “like items” together...
ift.tt
January 1, 2026 at 12:21 AM
A Warning Concerning Religious Categories
A pastor can prophetically call his church to a new, gospel-centered vision, but their response to that call must be the true measure.
"Gospel-centered" Must Mean More Than the Preaching
“A gospel-centered church is not one where the preacher preaches the gospel, but where the people share the gospel.” ~John Meador A couple of weeks ago, I commented on an article at Christianity Today...
ift.tt
December 31, 2025 at 10:15 PM
A pastor can prophetically call his church to a new, gospel-centered vision, but their response to that call must be the true measure.
Lottie really is something special.
FIRST-PERSON: How the Lottie Moon Offering fueled my missionary journey | Baptist Press
FIRST-PERSON: How the Lottie Moon Offering fueled my missionary journey | Baptist Press
FIRST-PERSON: How the Lottie Moon Offering fueled my missionary journey | Baptist Press
My journey to international missions began in the most ordinary of places – a middle school Bible study at Hoffmantown Baptist Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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December 15, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Lottie really is something special.
FIRST-PERSON: How the Lottie Moon Offering fueled my missionary journey | Baptist Press
FIRST-PERSON: How the Lottie Moon Offering fueled my missionary journey | Baptist Press
7 Christmas Stats You Should Know - Lifeway Research
7 Christmas Stats You Should Know - Lifeway Research
These seven Lifeway Research stats reveal what Americans and churchgoers believe and are planning to do this Christmas.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:02 PM
7 Christmas Stats You Should Know - Lifeway Research
December 8, 2025 at 1:48 PM
A Warning Concerning Religious Categories
A Warning Concerning Religious Categories – Keelan Cook
Americans love our categories. We love our boxes and labels. Even today, with the postmodern push away from classification, we Western thinkers still organize information by placing “like items” together...
ift.tt
November 27, 2025 at 12:21 AM
A Warning Concerning Religious Categories
A pastor can prophetically call his church to a new, gospel-centered vision, but their response to that call must be the true measure.
"Gospel-centered" Must Mean More Than the Preaching
“A gospel-centered church is not one where the preacher preaches the gospel, but where the people share the gospel.” ~John Meador A couple of weeks ago, I commented on an article at Christianity Today...
ift.tt
November 26, 2025 at 10:15 PM
A pastor can prophetically call his church to a new, gospel-centered vision, but their response to that call must be the true measure.
"God is not working for our comfort and ease; he is working on our growth."
~ Paul Tripp, How People Change
~ Paul Tripp, How People Change
November 25, 2025 at 8:51 PM
"God is not working for our comfort and ease; he is working on our growth."
~ Paul Tripp, How People Change
~ Paul Tripp, How People Change
November 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM