A Thank You to the Great Commission Resurgence Task Force

The Great Commission Resurgence (GCR) Task Force has issued its final report before it is to be presented at the Southern Baptist Convention in Orlando next month. While I am still digesting the report, praying and listening to all sides of the debate, here is what I know:

• Our denomination must do something to revitalize our existing churches and a vision for planting many, many more.
• The recommendations are a good start.
• The committee members and its chairman Ronnie Floyd deserve our thanks and our support wherever we can give it.
• The structure, methodology and mission of NAMB must be reengineered to meet the needs of the 21st century.
• The Cooperative Program is still the best vehicle for denominational missional support I know of anywhere.
• Everyone should be heard. As far as I can tell everyone has.
• The challenge for every single Southern Baptist, every church, association, state convention, agency, and institution is simply this: BE MISSIONAL OR BE GONE!
• My prayer for myself and Southern Baptists is simply this:

Lord, send a revival, renewal and resurgence… and let it begin in me!