Sometimes, I don't know what I think about Geoff Hammond, new President of NAMB. He just does not do things "right."
For instance, he had no "inauguration" but instead was commissioned with other missionaries this week. His picture is hard to find on the NAMB web page. And, he does not leak info like he is supposed to (its a rule, really).
Usually, "everyone knows" who the new leadership of another agency will be before it is made public. That is the way it is done. It is SUPPOSED to be done that way. Not so with Geoff Hammond.
So, much to my surprise, they announced today two new leaders at NAMB: one for Church Planting and one for Evangelism.
Note that I did not call them Vice Presidents-- they no longer have those, it appears, and they are now Senior Strategists. (Did I mention that Hammond also does not appreciate the value of a good denominational title either? Disturbing, indeed.)
The new NAMB guys are good friends and they are GREAT choices...
Anyway, I have permission to blog on it here but be sure to read all the other news outlets tomorrow (grin).
First, Ken Weathersby is the new Senior Strategist for Evangelism.
This is a great choice. Ken and I were both Nehemiah Project professors and I have several of his original writings on my computer. My favorites are his presentations on multiculuralism and his writings on ministry based evangelism. Ken is the real deal. He has served as evangelism leader in Tennessee, taught at New Orleans Seminary, and has a strong church planting background.
Second, David Meacham is the new Senior Strategist for Church Planting.
Another great choice. David is a professor at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and is Director of the Leavell Center. (Want to know who was the Director before David?... read one paragraph up-- it was none other than Ken Weathersby.)
David also does a great (but mildly disturbing) impersonation of his favorite Vegas performer, Bobby Velcro. (One of David's long line of accomplishments is that he was the state exec in Nevada-- and what happens in Vegas does not seem to always stay in Vegas.)
Since both of these guys are my friends, my only complaint is that they lack the character to call me and tell me beforehand so won't have to wonder and worry. Grin.
Since it's hard find Hammond's picture on the NAMB webpage, here he is here:
Well done, Dr. Hammond. It is a good day for NAMB.
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