Post SBC Annual Meeting post

Well, this is the 3rd time I have tried to post this but here we go again.

This was my 2nd and Amy's 1st, and overall it was a very good trip.

We are both energized after hearing some great and challenging preaching on revival and personal repentance. We want to GROW and lead others to serve boldly.

I also learned a few a things.

I learned #1 - to take up for my wife. After leaving the convention hall on eday for lunch I was the only sucker to be approached and actually engage a fellow (over)zealous brother over the matters of Arminianism vs. being a five-pointer. My jumped in to defend me but she heard, "Excuse me, I'm talking with THE PASTOR!" She wasn't happy and I didn't walk off in support of Amy. Lesson learned - I was a failure for not calling him out.

Lesson #2 - Be informed, at least a little. As Amy mentioned, we were interviewed by the AP, and to say the least I was ashamed that I had not taken the time to be informed about the presidential candidates. I felt like a baffoon when I read my quote (Google "Brad and Amy Brandon SBC") about John McCain being pro-choice.

Anyway, it was a great trip for those reasons and many more. Now we are back in Lebanon, TN at Shop Springs Baptist Church preparing for VBS next week.

Give us aid against the foe, for human help is worthless. With God we will perform valiantly, He will trample our foes. Isaiah 60:11-12

Is God your aid against all foes? He can be. Jeremiah 29:13 says, "You shall seek me and find me when you search for me with all your heart."

May God bless you,
Brad

Convention

This is my first time to attend the Southern Baptist Convention. Before I came I heard plenty of stories. Some have called it a circus and some have called it a long boring business meeting, but for me it has been an exahausting joy. We arrived Sunday for the Pastor's Conferece. We heard some fantasitc preaching. Monday morning I attended a session just for pastors wives and I left ready to take on life. The actual business began on Tuesday and although it did have its dry spells, I really enjoyed being a part of the voting and decision making. We saw many old friends from seminary and we got to hear Dr. Mohler speak. Just hearing him encourages both Brad and I. We are worn out from the week but we are refreshed and renewed and ready to go home and work. My first convention was great and I am already excited about next year. Call me crazy. By the way, Brad and I were interviewed by the Associated Press today about the upcoming Presidental Election. We were not prepared and you can tell by our responces. If you need a good laugh google Amy or Brad Brandon and SBC.