A Word of Thanks

When I took this job as a LifeWay's church consultant for Georgia last year, one of the things I looked forward to was to strengthen the friendships I had with numerous ministers and to begin other relationships with many more ministers around the state. One of my goals was to be a source of support and encouragement to any ministers who found themselves in a difficult situation. Little did I know that it would be me who would receive many expressions of support and encouragement over the last three weeks from my numerous friends around Georgia.

When I made you aware of the loss of my son, Jacob, several weeks ago I was overwhelmed by the immediate response of emails and calls I received that week. Several of my friends who live close by came to the visitation or memorial service and I have continued to receive notes by mail and/or email. All of these expressions of concern and support have been a source of comfort to me and I am humbled to know that these growing friendships means that much to each of you around the state.

I am beginning my work again and in the coming weeks you should receive a contact from me endeavoring to set up a meeting or notifying you that I have some material I want to place in your hands. If you need some help on anything, please contact me and I’ll do my best to be of assistance. That is another priority I have placed on this position I hold – I want to help you be successful in the ministry God has placed you.

God bless you and I look forward to seeing you soon!

Things You May Be Interested In ….

The Parent Adventure: Preparing Your Kid for a Life with God – for a sample chapter and video, click on http://www.lifeway.com/e7/shop/?R=828497&cid=ParentAdventureeupdateMay2009

Senior Adult Fall Celebration, Ridgecrest, NC, October 12-16, featuring keynote speaker Charles Lowery, music and worship leader Ronnie McCarson, Bible study leader Keith Wiginton, pianist Mike Moose, and concert artists Shiloh. http://www.lifeway.com/ev/events_detail_mainpage/0%2C2232%2CE%25253D59%252526M%25253D200971%2C00.html?cid=SrAdultFalleventseupdateMay2009


Festivals of Marriage: 3 Day Weekend Retreats – Panama City, FL, September 25-27; Ridgecrest, NC, October 9-11, 16-18, or 23-25. http://www.lifeway.com/ev/events_detail_mainpage/0%2C2232%2CE%25253D166%252526M%25253D200975%2C00.html

Help Your Students Leap Toward Faith: A D’Now study or 5 session study. http://www.lifeway.com/e7/shop/?R=834386

Insights for Reaching Young Adults in the Southeastern States. This is a very revealing study done by LifeWay research and Louisiana Baptist Convention. Click on link and scroll down right column to “Young Adults in Southeastern States”. http://www.lbc.org/AdultMinistry/Default.aspx

Book: "Lost and Found: The Younger Unchurched & The Churches That Reach Them" (Stetzer, Stanley & Hayes) http://www.lifeway.com/e7/shop/?R=821139