Thread by @bartbarber

Best things about being SBC President so far. A top 10 thread, but not in any particular order:

1. Last week I went on the prayer lists of thousands of really effective prayer warriors.

2. From fellow-students with me to former-students of mine to partners in @fbcfarmersville's missions projects in the past, I've heard from so many people I've loved down through the years.

3. My high-school science teacher reached out and said that he was proud of me, which was a personal win, since I accidentally shattered a petri dish in class once by doing something stupid. Maybe I've made up for that.

4. The pastor of a church in my local association while I was growing up reached out. He invited me to preach my first-ever youth revival when I was like 16 or so. The preaching was just terrible, but he was very kind anyway. I loved hearing from him.

5. I've selected @JPCheesy to lead worship at #sbc23, and y'all can't imagine how excited I am about that. We spoke briefly today, and we already have some big ideas.

6. A WHOLE LOT of people who voted for other people have DMed me with kind encouragement and have promised to pray for me. Friends, I want to serve your churches, too.

7. Missionaries. I've heard from so many missionaries on the field. You are at the focus of my daily prayers that God won't let me mess this up, because anything I do wrong has the potential of hurting your vital work.

8. The ongoing support of Pastors and Staff at @fbcfarmersville, the joyful reception that deacons and other members offered me today, and the excitement our church has for the year to come has buoyed me up today and has given me energy.

9. The reassurance that comes from knowing that @SBCExecComm staff are ready to bring all of their expertise and experience to help me lead Southern Baptists well.

10. @TracyLBarber and the kids, my siblings and cousins, and this whole family who have gathered around me and expressed support. My heart is full.