Al Gilbert

Still at the SBC

It’s hard to believe that I’ve been here a week. I really don’t want this blog to become a travel-log…but I want to share what’s on my heart and I’ve been here since last Wednesday so I’ve been thinking about this a lot. Resolutions: We presented our resolutions today and they were well-received by theContinue reading “Still at the SBC”

What’s this blog about?

There are so many good people writing blogs that I gave up trying to keep up. But a lot of folks are pushing me to carve out some time to blog…so, here I am! I’m not comfortable writing like I’m some guru that can deliver the spiritual or intellectual vitamin you need every day. I wouldContinue reading “What’s this blog about?”

Happy Father’s Day

We worshiped this morning at the East Campus of the Highview Baptist Church in Louisville. We’ve learned a lot from Highview. While we were praying through our vision for a second campus, we discovered their model and ran to Louisville to talk about it. But we discovered more than a model—we made some great friends! Continue reading “Happy Father’s Day”

Consider this….

We’ve been reading Keller’s book, The Prodigal God . Wow! It has reminded me of Identity truths that God hammered me with years ago. Every time I think I understand my Identity in Christ, God reminds me of more ways that I don’t! It has also reminded me that I don’t preach it often enoughContinue reading “Consider this….”

Early meetings in Louisville

The Southern Baptist Convention is next week and I am serving on the Resolutions Committee. So, I had to arrive in Louisville on Wednesday to start work on Thursday morning. By charter, we cannot talk about the work outside of the committee meetings but I have enjoyed being locked up with some great folks fromContinue reading “Early meetings in Louisville”