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SBC 2007: San Antonio

Having made it home from a week of travels to the SBC and tour of Texas (DFW area) and while still suffering from a minor case of jet-lag I felt the need to post a few reflections from the 2007 meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention while they were still fresh on my mind. These thoughts are neither in-depth, nor educated (which may mean inaccurate), but they are reflections from an observer and participant.

The Messengers
For the most part I was disappointed with the messengers of the SBC. They seem to be neither engaged in the serious matters of the SBC, nor caring that they are not. Many sit during the worship songs or make useless cell phone calls. I was also amazed by the number of empty seats. Where were you?

The Seminary Presidents
This was very encouraging. I thank God for men like R. Albert Mohler Jr., Daniel Akin, and Paige Patterson who will take a bold stand for the cause of the gospel, the high calling of the minister, and the innerancy of Scripture. They are "bold as a lion" and keep our seminaries refined with the truth of God's Word.

The Committee on Resolutions
I was disappointed with the resolutions brought to the SBC by this committee and the ones left unattended by them. Our bearing seems to backward and we neglect the weighty matters for those that waist time and breath. They encourage the messengers to promote themselves and neglect thinking. They did the SBC no service.

The Seminaries and Colleges
I was especially proud of the number of schools that are dedicated to the teaching and training of ministers. I appreciate the presence of seminary professors at the booths and the availability of journals and magazines produced by these institutions. I extend a word of gratitude to Dr. Jerry Johnson of Criswell College in Texas for not only having one of the finest booths at the convention, but also promoting theological thinking by hosting the two debates on 1) election and 2) private prayer languages. We were challenged and enriched through your work and I was encouraged.

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