Florida Baptist Convention - Troy Gramling

For all you regular "Heredes.com" readers... this will probably the most "Baptist" post you have ever read here.. so hang with me....

I'm having the honor to attend the 2008 Florida Baptist Convention in Lakeland this week ... it's not my first time at one of these-- but it's definitely the best one so far......simply because this time I get to see my lead pastor teach twice on the main stage and share from his heart... His passionate teaching this morning brought tears to my eyes and inspired my calling as a Pastor even more! He walked on stage with a GIANT ELEPHANT and said "today we're gonna talk about the elephant in the room"!! It was anointed and powerful ! I'll post the video when I get it uploaded.....I cant wait for round two tomorrow (You can watch the live stream here at 6:40 PM Eastern)! And let me just say .. the elephant was addressed ... and very well I may add.... great job Pr. Troy ... - in due time! in due time ! Thanks for leading and inspiring like you do ...

Late into the night ... Pr. Troy lead a hangout time with some of Florida's leading & thriving churches ... great time of connecting and chatting over coffee... We got to chat with Dr. Johnny Hunt (SBC president) , he's another one that is fired up about whats gonna happen to the next generation of believers - it pumps me up! Then Pr. Troy had an opportunity to pray for him (pictured) , the changes to come and his presidency... it was a cool and unique opportunity ... I was honored to be present.

Any who .... I'm feeling like a good old Baptist boy right about now... my dad will be proud ... hehe - but no suit and tie here - just some spikes and soul patch. :)


Peace out Blogville .. I'll be back with more recapping , updates, coldplay reviews, traveling plans, November 22nd!! , and much more .... Viva la Vida


Ps .. and if you're attending the Convention ... and you are voting - John Cross is your man ... i got to officially meet him tonight -- (we had met at C3 earlier this year ) but hooked up late night tonight .... he's the right man to fire things up at the FBC.