There is no doubt, as with all of you that were there, that this conference has given me much to chew on over the last few days and there is much more to chew on in the coming weeks. 

If I had to say which one speaker had the most impact on me….that would be hard.  Each speaker spoke directly to something I am either facing in my life or in my ministry.  Dr. Dever’s message reaffirmed my call in many ways.  He provided encouragement to my soul in a time that in past months has been needed.  Dr. Duncan provided conviction in the area that I needed.  I have a tendency to preach primarily New Testament books from the pulipt of Elk Lick Baptist Church.  He vividly brought to my attention my failure to preach the whole counsel of God. 

Dr. Mohler provided great encouragement in confronting a culture that is pagan, apathetic, and hostile to a biblical worldview.  Dr. Sproul excited me with great passion for the doctrine by which we as Christians and the Church stands or falls - the doctrine of justification by faith alone. 

Dr. Piper….I can only still respond in awe.  What a passionate plea for biblical, expositional preaching!  I have always preached expositionally…but what an encouragement to hear!  Piper did have one extremely convicting sentence…which I am sure we all know by heart.  “The mantle of preaching is soaked in the blood of Jesus and singed in the fire of hell.”  My prayer since hearing that has been, “God, may I by the power of your Holy Spirit always show the glory of your Son and the justice of your condemnation in all that I preach.” 

C.J. Mahaney provided great exhortation for me to at all times wathc my life so that it matches my doctrine.  I believe that so many Christians, especially pastors, maybe even without realizing it, are hypocritical in their talk and their walk.  This was warning was vividly brought to my attention once again.  I was not able to stay for Dr. MacArthur’s session, but I anxisouly await hearing his sermon once I download the mp3. 

Also, the Band of Bloggers fellowship provided a great source of encouragement through meeting a few other bloggers.  I believe that Dr. Mohler was right when he said that Christians have a duty to have a biblical presence where the culture is.  Blogging is not going away.  There is a generation that has latched on to the blogosphere and we must present the gospel clearly and effectively in all things. 

I am eager to see how this T4G conference impacts pastors in the coming months.  I am sure I will hear about it in the blogosphere.  I am eager to begin correspondence with other bloggers on the Band of Bloggers website.  It is a constant reminder that we are together for and because of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. 

Together with you…