Reading the AJC today and the article about Johnny Hunt becoming president of the SBC. They had a really interesting take on his election. According to the writer his election was a return to the past. It just shows me how these people write from what they hear and not what they know.

If anything Frank Page’s election last year was a return to the past. I have met Dr. Page and he is a good man, a good pastor, and by all indications a good leader. I think there was a time for him.

But to say that Dr. Hunt’s election was a rejection of this generation and change is a laugh. Brian and I had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Hunt last year and his heart for change in the convention and to hear the voice of a younger generation was astounding. His passion for seeing young leaders succeed is a clear indication of a new type of leadership. His vision of church planting and allowing that to happen in a myriad of ways is a record of accomplishment not something he just talks about. We were privileged to work and partner with FBC this year and train a few of their church planters. They were right on in lockstep with this generation. Young, cool, and ready to fight Satan on his turf. If that’s a return to the old ways, then bring back the old days. Check out JR Lee and Mark Ayers and the other guys that FBC is sending out. I only hope that future generations get it like these guys then we’ll be alright. Thanks Dr. Hunt for being a leader to a new generation.

I have avoided email the last week, except for the very necessary. I handled on the  blackberry. I don’t think I turned on the computer more than two or three times all week. It was a refreshing pause.

Here’s what gets me though. The spam that comes through even though you have decent filters. A guy could get real insecure from the stuff that gets through. Anyway I hate having to wade through senseless advertising for man products. Does this kind of advertising really trap men. And if it does we are a pretty sorry lot.

I am amazed at the scams that people fall for like the one I keep getting about winning the European or Canadian Lottery. Pretty amazing since I didn’t enter. Or the one about the rich uncle dying in the middle east. Who are the nuts that fall for this stuff?

The truth is people will fall for anything. If you are a pastor you need to be careful not to let foolishness into your church. Watch who you promote. Watch who you refer people to. You pastor, are the keeper of purity in your church. Spiritually, theologically, experientially, psychologically, physically, watch your people’s backs and make sure they don’t fall to some whacko out there preaching “spam.”

I’m on one. I’ll post again after the 9th. I am assuming you don’t care when I scratch and other atrocities.

Have a great week!