Blessed by Pastors Conference

I attended the Conference of Southern Baptist Evangelists yesterday morning. At the COSBE event I had the first of two Ronnie Cottingham sightings (One at 8:58 AM and the other at 4:28 PM at the Registration Booth.) Tony Nolan preached a great message. Newsong sang a moving arrangement of How Great Thou Art.

At the SBC Pastors Conference, I heard sermons from Johnny Hunt, Daniel Simmons, Tom Eliff, Jimmy Draper, Hayes Wicker, George Harris, Ed Litton, James MacDonald, and Kerry Shook.

Ed Litton's wife was killed in a tragic automobile accident in August 2007. He shared his personal reflections on Psalm 23 in light of his grief. By far, this was the most touching sermon for me.

James MacDonald's message can be summarized in one word--REPENT. Preachers need to repent. This preacher needs to repent.

Tony Dungy made a surprise appearance and gave a brief testimony. He is a member of a Southern Baptist Church in Tampa. His pastor introduced him.