Passing the Pastoral Baton Well
Justin Taylor Blog | May 21, 2012
Here is the letter from John Piper that was read to the congregation, and Piper's response after the vote---along with a journal entry of praise to God for his faithfulness to his church.
Comments:
May 22, 2012 at 08:47 AM
[...] John Piper Passes The Baton [...]
May 22, 2012 at 08:10 AM
8 people voted no. After a massive effort, well publicized search process, after Piper giving Meyer his endorsement, after all this, there are still 8 that vote no. I understand how church votes go and it's rarely unanimous, but it just strikes me as interesting that there are still those that feel compelled to voice a dissenting vote. Who knows maybe those 8 see something the others don't or maybe they are just being cautious? In any case, Lord's blessings on the Bethlehem in the days to come.
May 22, 2012 at 07:20 AM
Wow. That was such a blessing, and an encouragement, to read John Piper's letter. To follow in his footsteps is quite a huge ordeal, and yet he himself makes it so it's not so huge. He focuses on a sovereign Savior, and God.
Thanks for sharing this.
I know I will be hearing from Jason Meyer in the future, as our Lord fills him with His truth and grace and Spirit, so he can serve and feed His sheep and lambs.
MIke
May 22, 2012 at 10:08 AM
m .b. woodside,
To have 8 of 792 Baptist vote no is an true act of God. I think this demonstrates the significantly strong unification of Bethlehem. As a Baptist, seeing a teaching pastor voted in at such a high number is almost unheard of.