Dallas: On Friday, October 16th I had the honor to participate in the dedication of the Pilgrim Chapel that towers over SW Dallas on the university hill of Dallas Baptist University. The chapel was designed along the lines the first Baptist church in Providence, Rhode Island. The church founded by Roger Williams in the early [...]
Entries from October 2009
October 19, 2009
Thought Provoking Quote
“A people who are caught up in their own little story will never be willing to lay themselves down as stepping stones for others”–Del Tackett, The Truth Project
This quote caught me a bit of guard today. Seeing the “big picture” often opens the heart and mind to sacrifice for a cause greater than yourself. No [...]
October 19, 2009
Wayland Baptist Missions Center
Plainview: This week I had the opportunity to participate in a strategy planning meeting for the new Wayland Missions Center led by Dr. Rick Shaw. This new mission center located on the high plains of Texas has a vision to touch the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Dr. Rick Shaw, a former international [...]
October 16, 2009
David Edwards: We miss you already!
Canyon: This week I was shocked to hear the news that Dr. David Edwards, pastor of First Baptist Church of Corsicana was killed in a tragic car accident when the car he was driving was hit head on by on oncoming car on Texas Hwy 31 near Hubbard. When I heard the news my mind [...]
October 16, 2009
Howard Payne: Perfect Storm
Brownwood: This week I participated in the board of trustee meeting of Howard Payne University. This historic Baptist school in the heart of Texas holds a very special place in my heart. My two oldest daughters graduated from this school, and one of my closest lifelong friends Dr. Gary Gramling has been on faculty there [...]
October 3, 2009
BGCT Presidential Journal 30 (Executive Board)
Dallas: This week I had opportunity to participate in the Executive Board meetings in Dallas. This two day meeting is pack with meetings, both formal and informal, as the board oversees the work of the convention between annual meetings.
One huge development this week was the absence of John Petty, who resigned as chairman of the [...]
October 2, 2009
Thought for Today: Is Jesus in the boat?
Allowing fear to cloud your thoughts will lessen your effectiveness as a leader. When you choose to accept the Lord’s helping hand, there is no need to fear.—“Lead Like Jesus Devotional” October 2, 2009
After a long day of ministry, Jesus encouraged his disciples to climb into a boat and cross the Sea of Galilee. On [...]
October 1, 2009
Prayers for Bill Wright
This week Bill Wright, pastor of First Baptist Church of Plains, received news that he has advanced stomach cancer and that the cancer has spread to his lymph system. He will begin treatments on Monday with an experimental drug that has shown some promise in early tests.
Please pray for Bill and his wife Linda, along [...]
