Archive | June, 2006

CLEAR … Even Though It Is Cloudy in the SBC World

The most important desired attribute for any leader is for that leader to be very CLEAR to those he is trying to rally towards a better future. In recent days, I have needed to revisit my journey that will result in my name being placed into nomination to be the next President of the Southern [...]

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Family … Prayer

My family has encountered several transitions in these past months. Nick and Meredith were married for one year on May 28. Peyton, our first grandchild, was born on September 22. Dad died on November 17. My niece, Kristy, and her husband, Rodney, had their first baby within the past month. The [...]

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Set Your Sights on Summer

This article was written to encourage those in the business world through the NWA Business Journal; as I reviewed my words “in print” yesterday, I determined they would serve as my blog today. My people connected to my church, other readers, and even those who are involved in the Southern Baptist Convention, need to be [...]

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The Value of People

The value of people was demonstrated yesterday in our move into our new facilities at our Springdale Campus. I am very grateful for the outstanding leadership of staff and lay persons. Major actions had to be taken by all in order to insure so many things, of which, was pulled off in an outstanding way. [...]

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A Spiritual Movement and Missions

True spiritual revival and awakening results in a greater commitment to world evangelization. We have witnessed this and experienced it personally. It was on Sunday, June 4, 1995, when the Holy Spirit moved mightily upon our fellowship. He interrupted not only the day as planned, but succeeding weeks as initially planned, and in so many [...]

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