Convention

Last week I was able to attend our annual NC Baptist Convention in Greensboro, and it was well worth the time.  The Pastor's Conference started off on Sunday night with great preaching and music, and it continued throughout Monday.  Dr. John Bisagno (pastor emeritus FBC Houston, TX) delivered a powerful sermon aimed at helping pastor's maintain clarity on serving God with godlike characteristics.  Then another challenge came from Pastor Clayton King to do what is right in God's eyes and not to follow the worldly examples of leadership.

Then on Monday night the convention started, and I must say, this year was a great year to hear about God working throughout NC.  The missions breakfast on Tuesday morning was wonderful since we heard from work taking place in New York City and India.

I was equally impressed with what NC churches are doing through missions: locally, nationally, and globally.  The Good News is being shared and lives are changing because of the Holy Spirit.  From NC to Toronto to New York City to India, churches are being planted, the Gospel is preached, human needs are being met, and lives are being transformed...all because you care.

Through the Cooperative Program (the greatest idea ever) NC Baptist's are able to maximize resources to make the biggest impact possible.  Each and every dollar contributed is used with great care so that the Good News is proclaimed throughout the world.  You may not set foot on foreign soil, but you are making an impact on missions by giving your tithe/offerings and through your prayers.  Do not give up.  Do not take your eyes away from God.  Stay focused on our responsibility to share the Good News.

Below is a picture of my friend and fellow laborer in the ministry, Jonathan Jenkins.  Jonathan was in the youth group during my time in Rockingham.