by Big Daddy Weaver » Sat Jun 23, 2012 6:20 pm
I thought Alan's speech was good. It did come across as sincere. The guy nominating Hankins was much more dynamic, had a megachurch production feel to it. I think we probably can say that - at least in the past - such dynamic speeches have proved persuasive. I really thought it would. People get sucked in to the loud, flashy preaching.
I'm not saying the election was all about Hankins. Many know and like Dave. Still, I'm sure more people knew Hankins and his daddy, the exec-director of Louisiana Baptists, at a convention there in New Orleans.
In light of all the Calvinism drama, it sure seemed to come down to Eric Hankins (bad guy) vs. Dave Miller (good guy). I know very little about Hankins. Honestly never heard of him until recently. But what I do know (and from his writings on that I've read), he just doesn't come across as a friendly guy (to be charitable) like Dave.
Also, let me clarify to Haruo what I meant by "blogger"
In the "blogger" category, I was referring to the pastor or layperson who has gained an audience/following through his blogging but was previously not well-known.
Al Mohler blogs. He's no blogger. Many leaders have blogs but I wouldn't consider most of them bloggers.
My book:
My Baptists Today column:
My blog: