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JUST A THOT . . .

Last week I made reference to a Great Commission Resurgence.  Dr. Lance, our State Executive Director wrote on the same topic in his recent blog.  While he agrees with the spirit of the Resurgence Document and its emphasis on the Great Commission he takes issue with a statement which refers to state conventions as “blotted bureaucracies”.  Since his tenure began 10 1/2 years ago he has placed The Great Commission as the centerpiece for all we do as Alabama Baptists.  For a full transcript of his article please refer to www.RickLance.com.  I firmly believe we need to revisit what we say we stand for . . . people of the Book, but how many times outside of church has yours been used this week?  People of prayer . . . again, how many times, not counting a meal blessing, have you connected with Him.  Or dare I say, people of the Gospel . . . yet missed opportunities to share?  Now, don’t get me wrong, I struggle in each of these but that does not mean I abandon the ship!  God has it all in place and all He asked for is obedience.  Be blessed and be one, as well. 
Gary Cardwell, Associational Missions Director