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The GCR and Its Call to Young Pastors

The GCR and Its Call to Young Pastors

I was blessed to be in Nashville Monday night for what many believe was a significant and historic night in Southern Baptist history.  It was the culmination and in some ways the celebration of months of labor.  I will count it as one of the greatest privileges of my life to have been involved in [...]

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Enjoyable Valentine’s Day

Enjoyable Valentine’s Day

We had an enjoyable Valentine’s Day yesterday. It all began with wonderful worship services at both of our campuses on “I Love My Church Day.” God’s Spirit was powerful, Jesus was honored, and decisions were made for Christ. Praise God!
Due to weather challenges nationwide, we had the privilege to have a segment [...]

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Pause To Pray

Pause To Pray

Please pause for a moment and pray right now for the meetings of the Great Commission Resurgence Task Force of the Southern Baptist Convention. Also, call upon others to pray with you throughout the entire day on Wednesday, and on Thursday until 2:00 p.m.

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Speaking In Little Rock Today And Then On To San Antonio

Speaking In Little Rock Today And Then On To San Antonio

This morning I leave to go to Little Rock to speak at the Arkansas Baptist State Convention Evangelism Conference. It is being held at the First Baptist Church in Sherwood, Arkansas. I am scheduled to preach at 2:15 p.m. Please pray for me as I preach at this very important annual meeting. [...]

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The Crucible of Decision-Making

The Crucible of Decision-Making

The letter below is being sent today to just under 6,000 GCR Prayer Partners, people who have committed to pray for a Great Commission Resurgence in the Southern Baptist Convention. If you are not already a part of that group, I want to encourage you to join them in prayer at this critical time. [...]

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GCR Pointing To February

GCR Pointing To February

The Great Commission Resurgence Task Force of the Southern Baptist Convention is very committed to communicating our report in the February 22-23 Executive Committee Meeting. It is our goal to communicate as much of our report as possible. We want each Southern Baptist to have time to understand, pray about, and hopefully embrace our recommendations. [...]

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