Mark Labberton @MLabberton
President and Professor of Preaching at Fuller Theological Seminary fuller.edu/president Pasadena, California Joined October 2010-
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.@Peter_Wehner it was a tremendous honor speaking with you. I hope everyone enjoys listening to this conversation and the insightful words you brought to our discussion
.@Peter_Wehner it was a tremendous honor speaking with you. I hope everyone enjoys listening to this conversation and the insightful words you brought to our discussion
“The central crisis facing us is that the gospel of Jesus Christ has been betrayed and shamed by an evangelicalism that has violated its own moral and spiritual integrity.” Read the full transcript of my talk from a gathering of evangelical leaders: ow.ly/7SMQ30jBt8m
Being the son of two immigrants and as someone who has spent lots of time in evangelical institutions there is a lot I can resonate with in @MLabberton and @ivpress new book: "Still Evangelical?" cwoznicki.com/2018/04/17/sti…
It was a rich, wonderful time at Wheaton working through the hard task of the future of evangelicalism. May God continue to guide us and may we heed His calling
NOW: Remembering #BillyGraham's impact on #LA. @MLabberton weighs in bit.ly/2Gux9NZ
"It was a sense that he was on a big stage getting bigger and would become bigger than anything he could imagine" @MLabberton on #BillyGraham's L.A. impact
We are so saddened to hear of Billy Graham’s passing. He meant so much to the Fuller community as a trustee and figure throughout our history. He was an enormous figure in Christianity, and his life and ministry will be greatly missed.
I will be on makejesusculture.com LIVE starting now discussing “Dangerous Act of Worship”
Evangelical has value only if it names our commitment to seek and to demonstrate the heart and mind of God in Jesus Christ #StillEvangelical
I’m on @thedrewmarshall right. Ow to discuss #StillEvangelical. Listen now. x.com/thedrewmarshal…
I’m on @thedrewmarshall right. Ow to discuss #StillEvangelical. Listen now. x.com/thedrewmarshal…
On this one year anniversary of the president's inauguration, we are asking our followers the question: "Are you #StillEvangelical?" Reply or RT telling us yes or no, and why.
There are some exciting things coming soon. Stay tuned #StillEvangelical
RT @TomLinNow - "The only evangelicalism worthy of its name must be one that both faithfully points to and mirrors Jesus Christ. It is the good news for the world as it seeks justice that reflects the character of God’s kingdom." @MLabberton #StillEvangelical
A message regarding the recent immigration comments from @POTUS:
Had a great time w/ leadership yesterday planning the upcoming year. We extend our love and prayers to Houston and Florida #WeLoveHouston
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The 2017-2018 year has begun which marks Fuller's 70th anniversary! We remember our past and look to the future: ow.ly/qxwE30dHuSE
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Pretty remarkable speech by evangelical seminary president @MLabberton: "The central crisis facing us is that the gospel of Jesus Christ has been betrayed and shamed by an evangelicalism that has violated its own moral and spiritual integrity." fuller.edu/posts/politica… 1/
@MLabberton Thank you @MLabberton for being brutally honest about current major issues facing the church in North America.
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“The central crisis facing us is that the gospel of Jesus Christ has been betrayed and shamed by an evangelicalism that has violated its own moral and spiritual integrity.” Read the full transcript of my talk from a gathering of evangelical leaders: ow.ly/7SMQ30jBt8m
@MatthewSoerens @MLabberton @fullerseminary Thank you for speaking the truth in love!! Thank you for speaking the truth!! Together, in unity for the gospel, standing for our neighbors, may we continue to run this race set before us well. All to the glory of God. In Jesus name, amen.
@MLabberton Dr. Labberton: as one who identify as Evangelical, I thank you for such honest and truthful reflection.
Listen! @MLabberton presents a respectful rebuke to the white #evangelical church. #libertyuniversity #fullerseminary #Christianity #faith #politics fuller.edu/posts/politica…
@MLabberton Thank you, @MLabberton, for putting into words something I have long struggled to articulate. I want to share this with others but I also want to examine my own complicity in this crisis.
Being the son of two immigrants and as someone who has spent lots of time in evangelical institutions there is a lot I can resonate with in @MLabberton and @ivpress new book: "Still Evangelical?" cwoznicki.com/2018/04/17/sti…
@RNS @emmillerwrites So grateful for all of you there at Wheaton. May we continue to be faithful to Jesus at such a time as this. @JennyYangWR @SalgueroS @MLabberton @timkellernyc
@KatelynBeaty @MLabberton Interesting. I honestly didn’t put tea party in with the rest of those groups. I thought tea party was mostly about the taxation process. Like being pro-fairtax.org or finding ways to support small business. Something to think about...
@KatelynBeaty @MLabberton This is notable for a community that very often thinks it’s most significant harm is coming from outsiders.
@BethMooreLPM @MLabberton @MLabberton has a beautiful habit of starting with prayer and ending with a pastoral word. Beautiful bookends that make you feel loved. You and he have so much pastoral wisdom in common, @BethMooreLPM. ✨
@KatecBowler Kate, your podcast with @MLabberton was one of the best conversations I’ve overheard in a good while. Deeply appreciate you. Praying.
NOW: Remembering #BillyGraham's impact on #LA. @MLabberton weighs in bit.ly/2Gux9NZ
"It was a sense that he was on a big stage getting bigger and would become bigger than anything he could imagine" @MLabberton on #BillyGraham's L.A. impact
#LIVE now in studio @MLabberton at #TDMS #thedrewmarshallshow! Mark is the editor of #StillEvangelical. Come thru at drewmarshall.ca/livestream.htm to listen live!
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On this one year anniversary of the president's inauguration, we are asking our followers the question: "Are you #StillEvangelical?" Reply or RT telling us yes or no, and why.