A Salute To Peck Lindsay - whether he likes it or not!
October 2009
Peck Lindsay is stepping down on Dec. 31, 2009, after nearly 40 years with KNCSB. He has shunned the spotlight all of these years. But now — whether he likes it or not — the spotlight is aimed his way.
In Peck’s case, the old saying is true: “Behind every great man is a woman.” So the spotlight here in The Digest also will be aimed at Sue. As Thane Barnes, executive director in Nevada, puts it, “Like so many of us in ministry, Peck, you did marry way over your head!”
Glenn Davis sent the following tribute to Peck. Davis is director in missions in Heart of Kansas Southern Baptist Association.
By Glenn Davis
Peck Lindsay was in Kansas-Nebraska 26 years ago when I arrived at First Southern Baptist Church, Salina. I don’t remember when I first met him, but his interest in me, my family, and my ministry has been there from the beginning.
In the early years, our church was not large, nor were we able to give large amounts to the work of the convention. But I have always felt like he has valued our work. His support and encouragement over my years here has been of great value.
But Peck has offered more than encouragement. He has consistently been able to offer wisdom in difficult times. As a young pastor, and then a pastor of a growing church, and now as a DOM, I have called on him often for insight and direction. His willingness to listen and then to offer good counsel has been a blessing for me and for those over which God has placed under my care. Even when that counsel has been hard to hear, Peck has brought to life the truth of Proverbs 27:6 — “The wounds of a friend can be trusted.”
Peck has been an example for me to follow. He has dealt with conflict and criticism and challenges with strong character.
- He has been an example of a man under control, not easily angered. “Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.” (Proverbs 16:32)
- He has been an example in never giving the impression it is about him, but always pointing away from himself.
- He has been an example of one who never stirs up dissention among the brothers. Peck does not say unkind and hurtful things about others and never anything behind their back that he would not say to their face. If criticism is being spoken, you can count on Peck not joining in. Instead, he often speaks well of the one being criticized.
- He has been an example of one who has been faithful to the task in diligence, in personal character, and in delivering what he promises. Peck often under sells and over delivers.
- Peck has been an example of 1 Peter 5:2-4. “Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers — not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.”
Though much more could be written, the last thing I will say has to do with Peck and Sue. They have been faithful friends. Through the years, both Sue and Peck have been friends to Rhonda and me. They have made extra efforts to show concern and compassion toward us.
It is with sadness that I say goodbye to a man who has led us well for decades. It is with gladness that I realize I don’t have to say goodbye to my friends, Peck and Sue Lindsay.
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