Perhaps the most important decision that will be made in the Southern Baptist Convention for years to come is the choice of the next president of the IMB. I say that, not because he will be so critical to the success of the IMB (generally speaking, we need less of man and more of God in our workings anyway), but because a poor choice would be disastrous for the convention.
So, here is my advice- offered freely, and worth about what you are paying- to the next IMB president.
I would like you to focus on 3 things and start one massive new project.
1. Focus on making the IMB effective. You should be a big picture guy. Help the organization reach the unreached and unengaged groups while mobilizing areas where the harvest is ripe. Keep our focus on disciple-making. Help us focus on starting churches that can be led by nationals. Draw our attention to evangelism that moves towards discipleship. You don’t have to be chase fads- we’d rather you not. But do consider innovations that Continue reading
Doug Munton 