tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478824356435862953.post2916316097703935984..comments2008-04-04T00:48:46.995-04:00Les Puryearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07212653606124739664lespuryear@hotmail.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478824356435862953.post-1293982367074738602008-04-04T00:48:00.000-04:002008-04-04T00:48:00.000-04:00The problem I see is not that small church pastors won't run (this is a problem, but not the main one, in my mind).<BR/><BR/>It is name recognition...seriously, how many people knew who William Wagner was before his announcement? How many people not glued to BP and the blogs know who he is now?<BR/><BR/>The test will be if a viable (whatever that means!) small church pastor is nominated, even for a vice president, AND gets elected over "the name candidate"...<BR/><BR/>Andrew H.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478824356435862953.post-26515580490425631102008-04-02T17:25:00.000-04:002008-04-02T17:25:00.000-04:00Rob, <BR/><BR/>LOL! You're a funny guy. <BR/><BR/>LesLes Puryearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07212653606124739664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478824356435862953.post-19980745402697895102008-04-02T17:05:00.000-04:002008-04-02T17:05:00.000-04:00One other thing Les - are you willing to allow YOUR name to enter the nomination?<BR/><BR/>RobRob Ayershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03600913106306040831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478824356435862953.post-62822263171660793022008-04-02T14:56:00.000-04:002008-04-02T14:56:00.000-04:00Les,<BR/><BR/>I too was excited to hear what Frank talked about - like many in the audience I almost dropped to the floor when he made those comments. I am surprised that BP has not picked up on it yet. I will ask Micah to forward the talk to the MBC Pathway editor and see what happens with that.<BR/><BR/>Again, thanks so much for the effort of both yourself and your church. We could not have hopped for a better conference. I pray that you are getting your much needed rest this week - and by the way you look much more comfortable in your polo shirt!<BR/><BR/>RobRob Ayershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03600913106306040831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478824356435862953.post-78729647424317463812008-04-01T21:57:00.000-04:002008-04-01T21:57:00.000-04:00Rev, <BR/><BR/>I think his statement was more of encouraging the attendees to perhaps run for president in the future. <BR/><BR/>LesLes Puryearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07212653606124739664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478824356435862953.post-21948494415101452142008-04-01T19:44:00.000-04:002008-04-01T19:44:00.000-04:00So, think he'll vote for Dr. Bill Wagner?Rev.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01921507566144608199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478824356435862953.post-5306577619794750452008-04-01T09:14:00.000-04:002008-04-01T09:14:00.000-04:00David, <BR/><BR/>I had the same reaction when I heard it live. I never thought I would hear a SBC President be so encouraging to small church pastors. <BR/><BR/>Kevin, <BR/><BR/>As Dr. Page was talking you could have heard the proverbial pin drop. Gripping stuff. <BR/><BR/>LesLes Puryearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07212653606124739664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478824356435862953.post-44133111583677174332008-04-01T01:58:00.000-04:002008-04-01T01:58:00.000-04:00I listened to his message on the website--great stuff.kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05277364381136109821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478824356435862953.post-52544033240855569312008-04-01T00:16:00.000-04:002008-04-01T00:16:00.000-04:00Insert Fred Sanford quote here. Fred clutches his chest suddenly and says, "It's the big one Edith. I'm coming home to see you soon honey."David Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00638340870914296603noreply@blogger.com