Yesterday was a "less than stellar" day. I love my convention and my denomination. I have been a Southern Baptist all my life. I LOVE serving the Lord in small ways through serving Southern Baptists.
I was asked by several of my pastoral friends several weeks ago to pray about allowing my name to be submitted as a nominee for President of the Florida Baptist State Convention. If you've been around McGregor, you may remember that we hosted this meeting at our church only two years ago. It was a sweet time for all.
I was not elected – and by the smallest margin perhaps in the history of the convention. 12 votes. Less than one percent.
In my heart, my love for our state convention has only grown.
So I ask you to join me in praying for our new President, John Cross. He is my friend and my brother in Christ. John is the pastor of South Biscayne Baptist Church in North Port.
Can’t wait for the Lord’s day – it’s all for Jesus!!
3 comments:
Pastor Powell,
You would make a fantastic president.
But maybe that was the Lord's way of keeping you focused on McGregor, as the Church struggles through this difficult time. Your mininstry, the ministry of key staff members, and Sunday School folks helped me and my family through a very difficult time. You may want to consider standardizing that approach, packaging it as a ministry, and sharit it with the rest of the country. You've got more important things to do than be president. As you know, sometimes the best ministry doesn't come through the heir-apparent structured organization's approach.
Hi Pastor,
I watched your message at the FBC and was never more proud of you. Such Christlike love and grace.
You have the best church on the planet and we have the best Pastor in the universe!
Marilyn
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