Tony Campolo wrote a book by the same name a few years ago. Power is a dangerous thing. Whoever has the power can harm those who don't have the power. Some people believe they are right no matter want. I can't tell you how many times I have seen or heard Christian leaders in power tell others that they are doing what is best. They say that they have prayed about it. They say that they know what is best. Has God given them a direct line to himself? Just because they have power doesn't mean they are right. I am heartbroken for Wade Burleson who is a pastor from OK and a trustee for the SBC International Mission Board. This week he was at the IMB meeting and questioned new policies that the trustees were forcing on new missionaries. The trustees have asked for his removal at the SBC convention this summer in Greensboro, NC. Those who are in power don't want to listen to open dialogue . The older leaders in the SBC wonder why so many younger pastors are leaving the SBC. This is why! I was at Southwestern Seminary when the schools trustees tried to ruin the reputation of Dr. Rusell Dilday. He is a good man but they fired him. I have always liked the theology of the SBC. I love the idea behind the Cooperative Program that allows churches to voluntarily give money to missions. But we are not the Roman Catholic Church! Each church voluntarily gives. Why can't those in power listen to some of the younger leaders? The younger generation does not respond well to "Because we say so!" The leaders in the SBC need to listen to the younger leaders. We need more Jerry Rankin's and Bob Reccord's who actually talk to us and listen to us. Dr. Rankin actually wrote me back when I contacted him. Dr. Reccord is a man who I have know for 8 years and when he is with you he actually listens to you. This summer there will be a large group of younger SBC pastors at the convention. We have said we want to stay out of politics, but this is our denomination too! In the past we just built our churches and did the work God called us to do! Somehow I have the feeling it will be different this year.