Monthly Archives: February 2008
Welcome Aboard Randel!
The ol’ BGCT ship has a new captain at the helm. Dr. Randel Everett was elected by the Executive Board to serve as the Executive Director of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Dr. Everett will assume his post in … Continue reading
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A Stacked Committee?
In the latest issue of the Baptist Standard, Pastor Joe Worley of Groves, Texas raised a rather interesting and insightful observation about the Executive Director Search Committee of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. He wrote: I discovered that the … Continue reading
Filed under BGCT
Broadway Delimma
This year the historic Broadway Baptist Church of Fort Worth celebrates its 125th anniversary of ministry in the heart of Fort Worth. This historic moderate Baptist church has a long history of preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ, loving people, … Continue reading
Filed under BGCT, Leadership
60 Seconds
Valentine’s Day—the day of love and romance for couples all across the land was the rule of the day. Robyn and I were right in the middle of an annual date. We made a brief visit to one of our … Continue reading
Filed under Devotion
Promising Numbers
The Baptist General Convention of Texas reported this week their financial numbers for January 2008. The cooperating churches of the convention gave $5,039,361. These gifts represent a 2% increase in giving as compared to last year at this time. Unfortunately … Continue reading
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“Pinsonized”
Late in January, Rick Davis made an intriguing comment on his “aintsobad” blog. He wrote: When I first got involved with baptist politics in Texas, after years of being a pastor/evangelist and staying at home to help a church grow, … Continue reading
Filed under BGCT, Corporate Unity
A Vision Big and Bold Enough for Everyone: Everett’s Vision for the BGCT
In just a matter of days the future of the Baptist General Convention of Texas will take a dramatic turn. If the Executive Board elects to call Randel Everett to be our next Executive Director they will entrust to his … Continue reading
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New Baptist Covenant: A Job Well Done!
Baptists from across the nation gathered in Atlanta around of theme of “Unity in Christ” and for all practical purposes pull it off to the amazement of some and to the joy of most. There has been much controversy at … Continue reading
Filed under Corporate Unity, New Baptist Covenant