I agree with Keith and Greg.  I’d simply add that as I’ve reflected on the SBC it is it’s ability as an entity to make cooperation possible that has always amazed me.  This is certainly the case for missions and theological education but it is also true when it comes to disaster relief.  Not to long ago the Red Cross noticed the work of Southern Baptists coming to the aid of Katrina victims.  We have, of course, biblical examples of churches cooperating with one another.  In 2Cor. 8: 1-2, Paul wrote, “We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part.”  These early believers cooperated financially to come to one another’s aid.  The SBC can and should bring churches together to encourage this kind of cooperation.  Churches have cooperated to make Southern Seminary possible.  I’ve been a student there for some time and appreciated subsidized tuition.  I’m thankful for the faithful giving of Southern Baptists who value the importance of an educated ministry.  This is possible because of cooperation.

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