Earlier today I had a message that Dan Garland, Team Leader, Church Development/Evangelism Team Office at the Kentucky Baptist Convention would be preaching in view of a call at Crestwood Baptist Church in the next few weeks.
Dan has been the driving force for evangelism in the state convention here for years and is highly regarded by almost everyone – including me.
Pray for the KBC as they will be seeking God’s direction concerning this issue.
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Tim Sweatman
on Jul 4th, 2006
@ 12:33 am:
Art,
According to the KBC web site, he will preach in view of a call at Crestwood on July 23. This will be a huge loss for the KBC, but I’ve heard Dan say several times that he has a pastor’s heart. He has worked hard to try to lead KBC churches to become more proactive in evangelism (“go and tell” rather than “come and see”). One of the things I respect most about Dan Garland is that he doesn’t ignore small churches. Many denomination leaders seem to have forgotten that most of our churches are small, but not Dan. I’m confident that he will continue to make a positive impact for the Kingdom, whether at Crestwood or at the KBC.
art rogers
on Jul 4th, 2006
@ 8:13 am:
I agree wholeheartedly, Tim. At least Dan will still be a Kentucky pastor, and therefore still “around” as they say.
Blessings on you, Tim. I’m off to Oklahoma.
Jeremy Roberts
on Jul 7th, 2006
@ 10:49 am:
Art -
Do you know Mike James? He is a buddy of mine now serving at Victory Baptist in Lexington. He’s a good man.