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It will conclude my two-year tenure as president of our convention during our meetings at Champion Forest Baptist Church, Nov. 9-10. This has been an incredible and humbling two years. Thank you for the privilege of allowing me to serve our convention in this way. Since this is my final column as president, I would like to share with you five observations from the past two years about our fellowship:
1. Texas is a really big state. Because of its sheer size, we exert great influence upon our national convention. It behooves us to lead the way in ministry, leadership and support of the Southern Baptist Convention.
2. Texas has become a really big mission field. God is bringing the world to us. Our cities and suburbs are teeming with all kinds of people who need to be introduced to Jesus Christ. Our opportunities are limitless.
3. We have a lot of faithful, godly pastors. As we have prayed across Texas, I have had the joy of meeting many of you. I am impressed with our pastors. Some are in difficult places, others in fruitful ones, but all I have met love the Lord, preach the Word and are faithful. We are more numerous than you might realize, which gives us great strength.
4. Our challenges are great. Whether it be lukewarm members of our churches or an adversary that is becoming bold and militant, these days are wrought with the unknown. I would remind you that we are part of a kingdom that shall never be destroyed despite what challenges may arise.
5. We are much stronger when we stand together. Whether we gather in local settings or at our statewide convention, we must encourage each other to stay faithful and true during these days.
These observations underlie the necessity of our joining together and serving through our state convention. Please plan to attend the annual meeting. You are needed, and every one of us is a vital part of our holding forth the Word of Truth to our generation.
God bless you, Southern Baptists of Texas. Thanks again for the privilege to serve. See you in Houston!
