Posted: 11/14/03
New workshop format draws crowds at BGCT
By John Hall
Texas Baptist Communications
LUBBOCK–Messengers and guests flocked to 60 special-interest sessions during the first day of the Baptist General Convention of Texas annual session Nov. 10.
An average of about 1,200 Texas Baptists packed standing-room-only meetings in Spanish and English that focused on a variety of ministry-related topics each session.
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| BGCT messengers listen intently during a breakout session offered during the annual session.Eric Guel/BGCT |
As part of a major overhaul of the annual session schedule, hallways in the Lubbock Civic Center clamored with people talking about the sessions and thanking BGCT staff for providing helpful information. People often spoke of using the information in their churches, said Don Robinson, BGCT director of convention and meeting planning.
“Almost everyone I visited with enjoyed them,” Robinson said. “The information was useful.”
Most of the breakout sessions were filled to capacity. Some had to be closed due to lack of additional seating.
The new schedule offered breakouts three times on the first day of the convention and once again on the second day.
Total messenger registration was 2,582, with 503 guests, bringing total attendance to 3,085.
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