What I’m Reading – 10/16/2017

Below are some of the articles I’ve read recently that you may enjoy checking out.

David Platt to Be a Teaching Pastor—Is it a Bridge Too Far for the IMB President? (Ed Stetzer, The Exchange) — This article helps us think wisely about David Platt’s new role at McLean Bible Church. Let’s pray together that God uses him and McLean to further his kingdom!
40 Years Ago I Survived an Abortion, Thank God I’m Alive Today (Melissa Ohden, Life News) — “If you’ve ever wondered what goes through an abortion survivor’s head on their birthday, I’ll give you a sneak peek into mine on my 40th birthday.”
1 in 3 American Evangelicals Is a Person of Color (Sarah Zyltra, CT) — Our brothers and sisters of color are a vital part of Evangelicalism. Here are some recent numbers on the landscape of Evangelicalism.
In D.C., white evangelicals are literally the 1 percent (Michelle Boorstein, WP) — “There are many factors adding to this, but perhaps the two biggest are the expanding size of the nonwhite population and the growth of religious disaffiliation.”
10 Things You Should Know about Systematic Theology (Scott Swain, Crossway) — Systematic Theology can help us know our Bible and our God better. Whether you are new or experienced in Systematic Theology, this article will be helpful to you.