Publications

	Johnny's Teacher Given modern theories of education, it's no wonder American children are not learning basic academic skills in school. In his distincitvely engaging style, Paige Patterson turns to Deutoronomy 6 and outlines three key principles for successful educational methodology and four affirmations about pedagogy. Poignant stories drawn from his own experiences illustrate his points. Available in print and electronic PDF format. Click here to view PDF (450MB)
	Anatomy of a Reformation "Anatomy of a Reformation: The Southern Baptist Convention, 1978-2004" describes how conservative leaders formulated a plan to return the convention to its biblical roots, beginning with the election of Memphis pastor Adrian Rogers as SBC president in 1979. The booklet describes early meetings between Patterson and Houston Judge Paul Pressler in New Orleans, Pressler's optimism and even Patterson's feelings that the plan to move the convention back to its conservative moorings might fail. Patterson also discusses the results of the conservatives' initiative. He credits the leadership of conservatives and their commitment to the inerrancy and authority of Scripture for swelling the ranks of the missionary enterprise and for increasing the number of students in the SBC's six theological seminaries. Copies of "Anatomy of a Reformation: The Southern Baptist Convention, 1978-2004" are available for $5 each by writing to Communications Office, 2001 West Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas, 76115, or calling (817) 923-1921, ext. 4848. Also available in electronic PDF format. Click here to view PDF (600MB)
	Who Runs The Church? Four Views on Church Government Churches have split and denominations have formed over the issue of church government. Yet while many Christians can explain their particular church's form of rule and may staunchly uphold it, few have a truly biblical understanding of it. What model for governing the church does the Bible provide? Is there room for different methods? Or is just one way the right way? In Who Runs the Church? Four predominant approaches to church government are presented by respected proponents: Episcopalianism (Peter Toon) Presbyterianism (L. Roy Taylor) Single-Elder Congregationalism (Paige Patterson) Plural-Elder Congregationalism (Samuel E. Waldron) As in other Counterpoints books, each view is followed by critiques from the other contributors, and its advocate then responds. The interactive and fair-minded nature of the Counterpoints format allows the reader to consider the strengths and weaknesses of each view and draw informed, personal conclusions.
	Heaven The hope of every believer is that after this life we shall be in heaven with Jesus. But exactly what can we know for sure about heaven? As pastors and authors who have ministered for many years, faced often with questions about the future and the final resting place of believers, Drs. Criswell and Patterson combine their years of experience and study of the Scriptures to share their insights about the future. Included in this book are dozens of your favorite hymns and poems about heaven and the glorious future believers will share in our heavenly home.
	The Troubled Triumphant Church What's happening in our churches? Where is the discipline? Where is the faith? Questions like these are not new. The Christians in first-century Corinth were troubled by some of the same issues churches still face today: ...Rampant sexual immorality...misunderstandings...doctrinal disputes...the elevation of human reason over the apostolic faith...taking fellow Christians to court... The Troubled Triumphant Church is a thorough examination of First Corinthians and its relation to current problems. Recommended for Bible study groups, this book paves the way for better understanding and gives scriptural solutions for common Christian concerns.
	A Pilgrim Priesthood "Few commentaries are scholarly, practical, and interesting reading. Paige Patterson has given us a treatise that accomplishes all three." Adrian Rogers First Baptist Church Memphis, Tennessee "With genuine excitement I recommend A Pilgrim Priesthood. Most commentaries put you to sleep--this one will wake you up." H. Edwin Young Second Baptist Church Houston, Texas "I am happy to recommend the commentary on 1 Peter by Dr. Paige Patterson to all of our Christian people around the world...I am confident this volume will make a great contribution to the lives of those who study it." James T. Draper, Jr. President Southern Baptist Convention "Written from a Bible believing, conservative point of view, it is both scholarly and practical, serious and devotional. Pastors, Sunday school teachers, and scholars will find this volume extremely helpful." Jerry Vines First Baptist Church Jacksonville, Florida