2007 Bible Conference

In keeping with a commitment to Scripture, the SBTC Bible Conference preceding the annual convention was an uplifting time of solid biblical preaching. We were taught from the Word, we were challenged from the Word, and we were encouraged from the Word. Don Willis and committee brought a great conference together and we owe them a great debt of gratitude.

There is so much to take away from the conference biblically that I don’t have time this morning that I am short of time to do justice to each speaker. Two actions were taken by those present that are well worthy of note here. First, the attendees agreed to use the name Bible conference rather than pastor’s conference again next year and perhaps bring a motion next year to let that be a continuing name. This is a commitment that goes beyond pastors to include laity as well. This is a great move. The second was the election of Greg Matte, pastor of FBC Houston as the president of the conference for next year. Greg is a young enthusiastic pastor and his election should result in more youthful communicators and a higher attendance by younger pastors. Again, a great move. I am marking my calendar now to attend the 2008 Bible Conference of the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention that precedes the annual convention meeting.