Things that I observed at the SBC in Indy

Hey yall, I'm typing from a computer in my hotel in Indy at this moment. I just enjoyed a delicious meal at a local eatery. There's no sweet tea up here, though. We need to teach these people up here something.

Now, I will give you a short little list with a few observations about what happened in Indy at the SBC. The short version is that it was great, inspiring, and a lot of good was done. I'm glad that I came, and I'm glad that I brought my wife with me. I'm always glad to be near my wife.

But, here's my list:

1. Many, many, young people were here. I was pleasantly shocked and amazed and thrilled to see so many young people here. I mean, after hearing all the Negative Nellies and Sour Sam's out there talk about how young people don't come to the convention anymore, I was delightfully amazed to see all the twenty-somethings and thirty-somethings in attendance. It was incredible to look to my left and to my right and there was just a sea of young people. I thought that maybe it was just my section.....that maybe all the young people just wanted to be near Volfan007. So, I looked at the sections near me on both sides, and there was lots of young people in each section. And, this was true every time I went to the convention hall. Halelujah!

2. It was a great joy to see old friends and to meet some of the blogging folks that I had not met before. I met Peter Lumpkins....what a delight. I also met Scott Gordon in person...what a great guy. I met Chadwick Ivester and his very sweet, nice wife. She helps Chad ole boy to be more acceptable and liked! :) I met Dr. Nathan Finn, and Robbie Sagers, and many, many more people. And, I, of course, saw all the one's I already know....Bart, Wes, Tim Rogers and family, Tim G., Robin and wife, and John Mann and his wife, and so many, many more. Too many to name. It was great to see all of these people as well as some old friends that aint into blogging.

3. I was invited to the IMB Dinner. The food was too fancy for me. There was no cornbread, no pork chops, no nothing like that. It was....well...not real good. We heard some great things about the IMB and the work going on there. But, one thing that looked political. J.D. Grear was the main speaker...the man who was instrumental in the petition against the new IMB policies about PPL and baptism. Nothing against J.D. Grear, but this really appeared to be a political move.

4. I was talking to a missionary about the morale of the missionaries in her area. She said that it was great. I asked was there any upsetness about any IMB policies, and she answered no. And, I asked her was anyone quitting due to low morale or due to policies, and she answered in the negative again; and then, she looked at me like, "what in the world would you even be asking these type questions for, because every things fine." I was glad to hear from a missionary on furlough, who had just come home. It was good to hear from someone without an agenda.

5. Some knucklehead kept giving a second to every motion that was presented...even to the motions that were so...well...not necessary....motions that should have died without a second. But, he just kept yelling, "Second!" as if he were scared that the people making the motions might have their feelings hurt if their motion died without a second. I wish that he had choked on a gnat on a couple of the motions, but he didn't. He just kept yelling, "Second!"

6. The Executive Committee did good in rejecting the attempt of some to have some sort of SBC Sex Offender Registry. Dr. Morris Chapman made the correct, obvious statement that we already have Sex Offender Registry and the govt. pays for it.

7. Wild Bill Stafford hit a home run during the Pastors Conference. He preached. We heard many good sermons, and we heard a lot of good singing. Bill Stafford brought it though, as he always does.

8. Another highlight of the SBC was the showing of the premiere "Fireproof" movie to the SBC crowd. This is a tremendous movie. It's every bit as good as "Facing the Giants," if not better. When this movie comes out in Sept. run to it...do not walk...run to it. Encourage every one of your friends and Church members to go and see it. This movie will bless your socks off.

Well, I hope you all enjoyed my little list, and if you have questions about the SBC, please feel free to ask.