Thoughts on the Gospel Coalition National Conference

This past week, i attended the 2009 Gospel Coalition National Conference. As a current undergrad student, heading towards a Masters in Divinity, it was amazing. Pursing the path to pastoral ministry as been long, but i was never so reassureed as i was this week. The faithful expositions of 2 Timothy by the pastors there was amazing. I had the oppurtunity to talk to several seminaries, and interns at other Churches around the world. The publishing houses that were there offered great discount deals as well as gave away some free titles. I spent about $100 and walked away with almost $300 in books. Not to mention a hardback cover of the ESV study bible.
Each session was challenging and reassuring. The theme was "Entrusted with the Gospel," and as the pastors brought forth the message, it felt like the Holy Spirit was sitting write next to me taoing me on the shoulder. D.A. Carson, John Piper, Tim Keller, Mark Driscoll, Phil Ryken, Ligon Duncan, Ryan Chappel, Kenneth Copeland. Josh Harris, and Colin Smith all served the Lord well this week.
I went to the front and met D. A. Carson, just to give thanks for arranging such an event. What a gracious example of living a life held captive to the gospel! He even remembered the name of my pastor, who was a student of his a decade ago.

It would appear that Matt Finn has already compiled a central hub with which to access all the Audio and available notes access that here. Check it out!

Grace and Peace,
Gary

Gospel Coalition National Conference 2009

Heading out the door to it. Will bring news...

Formal Intro.

Okay, sorry about the late start up. My name is Gary, i am a currently acquiring my B.A. in Christian Ministry, by attending 18 hours of school and working 40 hours a week, with a wife and 6 month old baby girl at home. I firmly believe that as the media becomes available it should be "infected with Christ." That is to say, i that Christians of spiritual ages should be involved with representing Christ in their various venues. I am being shaped for Vocational Ministry, and as that happens i will blog about it periodically, at times just a micro blog, other times lengthy blabbering. Other interests that you might see in here include: Guitar, Golf, Hiking(long-distance or otherwise), the Cubs, Cultural Phenomenon, and my favorite TV show LOST. It may not be about school, ministry or, me. However it will always be about God.
For now I'm off to homework

Grace & Peace,
Gary

A whole new world...

Welcome,

This blog is new and a introductory post is coming

grace & peace,
gary