Band of Bloggers

ABOUT

The Band of Bloggers was started with a vision and collaborative effort to unite bloggers who have a passion for the gospel of Jesus Christ. It carries with it a desire that the gospel be normative in our lives, central in our writing, and powerful in our witness to the world.

The first Band of Bloggers (2006) fellowship developed when several bloggers who were attending the 2006 Together for the Gospel Conference discussed the possibility of holding a meeting to encourage one another to live and write with a gospel-centered emphasis. Within a matter of weeks, the idea had blossomed to an event with a panel of speakers–Justin Taylor, Tim Challies, Dr. Albert Mohler, and Dr. Russell Moore–and a gathering of more than 70 bloggers hosted by The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. The meeting served to compliment the thrust of the conference, viz. to come together for the sake of the gospel in this generation.

The second Band of Bloggers (2008) fellowship took place in 2008, again in concert with the Together for the Gospel Conference. The conference theme, “The Gospel Trust,” focused on what it meant to be entrusted with glorious deposit of the Gospel in earthen vessels.  Guest speakers included Thabiti Anyabwile, Tim Challies, Abraham Piper, and Phil Johnson.  More than 175 gospel-centered bloggers attended along with some 20 evangelical organizations, some of who were responsible for the 1,200+books that were given away to those who attended.

The third Band of Bloggers (2009) came together in conjunction with The Gospel Coalition National Conference focusing on the theme of “Servants & Stewards” (referring to 1 Corinthians 4:1).  Each of our eight speakers (Tullian Tchividjian, Mike Anderson, Justin Taylor, Tim Challies, Eric Johnson, Tony Reinke, Steve McCoy, and Owen Strachan) addressed the audience and participated in the panel discussion.  With more than 250 in attendance and over 2, 500 books given away (10 to each attender), Band of Bloggers continues to serve as a catalyst for gospel advance through leveraging the new media for the glory of God.

The 2010 Band of Bloggers is scheduled to take place with the 3rd Together for the Gospel Conference with the theme “Internet Idolatry and Gospel Fidelity.”  Guest speakers will include Justin Taylor, Trevin Wax, Jared Wilson, and Jon McIntosh.  As usual, this even will include catered lunch and a host of giveaways, thanks to our many sponsors.  Due to limited space, be sure to register early!

CONTACT

For questions or comments, please email us at thegospeltrust@gmail.com.
To support or partner with Band of Bloggers, please email Timmy Brister at outpostministries@yahoo.com.