I was encouraged, convicted, inspired and moved. I’m so thankful that every report and presentation confirmed that the decisions being made in our entities are for the purpose of the gospel. … I especially loved being a part of the prayer time on Tuesday night where thousands of messengers cried out to God for a new spiritual awakening in our time. I hope we all continue to pray for this personally and in our churches. I left Columbus with an even greater sense of urgency to see God work through His people to bring that next spiritual awakening in our land.
Dawn Cox
Liberty Baptist Church, Chelsea
In my 20 years as a pastor, the 2015 SBC in Columbus lifted me up spiritually more than any other I’ve attended. The two high points were:
1. The Tuesday night call to prayer. … The Holy Spirit moved in my life and, I believe, in many others.
2. The joint IMB/NAMB sending service. … I was near tears reading the testimonies of those called to go. I was also glad to hear David Platt answer any objections about the IMB policies that have been raised and, short of a little more emphasis on the Cooperative Program, I was pleased with his answers.
Pastor Greg Pouncey
FBC Tillman’s Corner, Mobile
I left this year’s Southern Baptist Convention in Columbus refreshed, renewed and reinvigorated. The atmosphere was electric. It was like a revival. … There seemed to be a great desire to fulfill the Great Commission and reach America for Christ and I believe we can accomplish it. I certainly have a desire to lead my church to do our part for the Kingdom. I’m excited about the future of the SBC.
Pastor Craig Carlisle
12th Street Baptist Church, Gadsden
Best convention I have attended. Loved the new format. Walked away from Columbus inspired, renewed and refreshed. It was very refreshing to see the multiple generations and ethnic groups engaged in making the SBC a more diversified and evangelical denomination.
Ben Kelley
FBC Montgomery
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