On Tuesday, I had the opportunity to make some brief remarks to the Executive Board of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As president of the convention I have the unique opportunity to speak to the men and women charged with the oversight of our state convention executive leadership and staff. During the previous day [...]
Entries from February 2009
February 20, 2009
BGCT Presidential Journal 7
This journal will be more about observations and thoughts rather than actions. I started the week attending Patriot Day at Dallas Baptist University with my wife and youngest two daughters. My third daughter Jamie is graduating from Canyon High in a few weeks and is very interested in attending either Dallas Baptist University or [...]
February 18, 2009
Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee and Broadway Baptist Church
Today I had a front row seat for a historic day in Baptist life. I travelled to Nashville to stand with Broadway Baptist Church of Fort Worth as they sought to find a way to stay in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention. Last year in Indianapolis a motion was made in essence saying [...]
February 15, 2009
BGCT Presidential Journal 6
This week I had the opportunity to participate in the first meeting of our Committee on Convention Business (COCB) meeting. This year the committee will be led by Jeane Law, former president of the Texas Woman’s Missionary Union and long time family friend. The committee is made up of a diverse cross section of [...]
February 7, 2009
BGCT Presidential Journal 5
This week I had the opportunity to participate in the Christian Life Commission Conference in Austin. The theme of this year’s conference was “Hope in the Heart of Texas”. The CLC director Suzii Paynter and her capable staff put together a challenging and very enlightening conference this year. The topic spanned the scope of issues [...]
