1) The Journey is off the meet racks theologically and missiologically (that means, “off the hook,” which means “good” in a good way)

2) Darrin Patrick is one of the most godly people I’ve ever run accross.

3) Acts 29 seems to be thriving where traditional churches are declining; they may be the future of SBC life.

4) There’s no stopping a movement like we are seeing in the theologically conservative Emerging types like Driscoll and Darrin Patrick. It’s power goes beyond a denomination.

Thanks for your thoughts here, and for being so humble and gracious, and avoiding legalism even though you yourself do not use alcohol in any way.

Certainly my generation (and those younger) are tired of this kind of old school Pharisaism.

And Tim: Best to you in the move to Florida. Very excited for you.

If you get to go into Gatlinburg, be sure you check the nooks and crannies, they are gold mines of good eating. There’s an “authentic” Italian restaurant run by a Turkish family (yes, I know what some of you guys are about to say) that is just…spectacular. And on the street in front of it is a fantastic pancake house. It’s next to a hotel called Creekside in the back end of town. Of course, being in Pigeon Forge, you can get fantastic pancakes pretty much at every red light…

I would love to be in St. Louis at the bootcamp but we’re hosting our own conference that week. We’re hosting the Go Conference with Bob Roberts and Jerry Rankin.

I see. Yes, let’s try to meet up sometime soon (at least this year!). BTW, have you thought about attending the A29 Bootcamp in St. Louis later this year?

Although I’d really enjoy coming (Dr. Whitney was one of my favorite professors in seminary and Ed Stetzer is a stud), I’m not going to be able to. After the SBC I’m heading to North Carolina for my little brother’s wedding and then on the way home we’re stopping in Pigeon Forge for a few days of family vacation. Being gone for 2 weeks in June is all I can possibly give for that month. Hopefully we can hook up soon, though.

Blessings
Micah

Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend. I am moving all week this week (tomorrow to Louisville, Thursday and Friday to FL). Once I get there, my reception, so they say, will be a “baptism by fire.”

I will, however, be at the National Founders Conference which will be on church planting and revitalization. It would be great if you could come. It is one of the most affordable conferences out there.

In the meantime, I will be getting situated, hopefully finalizing plans on a house, and working hard on sermon prep and teaching stuff (on evangelism and missional living).

Will you be in Indy?

I am not sure. Anyone’s guess I suppose.

Brent,

You’re welcome.

Camel,

Yes. Sad indeed.

Wayne,

In the words of Boyce, he would say that it is not “germane” to the interests of the SBC.

Darby,

When we pick and choose the cultural preferences we want to make law, we find ourselves creating a circle of orthodoxy big enough for just one person.

Thanks for the update. I don’t know what it’s like being the talking point of a state-wide meeting, but apparently Moran sees you as a threat to his agenda. I’m just glad that, as you stated, that agenda has a nearing expiration date. Be encouraged, brother, and continue to serve Christ and His people with fervency and faithfulness.