Brandon Porter, Baptist Press, Author at IBSA News

SBC EC calls May 1 special meeting to consider presidential candidate

April 3, 2023 By Brandon Porter, Baptist Press

The search for a new president and CEO of the SBC Executive Committee (EC) may be nearing a completion. The EC will hold a special-called meeting on May 1 in Dallas to consider a recommendation from the search team. “Over the last 14 months, the search team has diligently prayed, discussed, and worked to identify […]

Hunt sues SBC, EC and Guidepost

March 20, 2023 By Brandon Porter, Baptist Press

Longtime pastor and former SBC President Johnny Hunt has filed suit against the SBC, the SBC Executive Committee (EC) and Guidepost Solutions. The suit seeks unspecified damages related to allegations of defamation and the invasion of privacy based on accusations made against Hunt in the 2022 Guidepost report stemming from an investigation into the alleged […]

Turkey quakes’ death toll rising, Baptists responding

February 7, 2023 By Brandon Porter, Baptist Press

Rescue efforts are still underway as the death toll continues to climb following strong earthquakes on Monday, February 6 near the border of Turkey and Syria. As of Wednesday morning, February 8, government officials say more than 11,000 people have been killed by the quakes and aftershocks. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says that more […]

Churches reported to SBC Credentials Committee over Johnny Hunt invites

February 2, 2023 By Brandon Porter, Baptist Press

Two Southern Baptist churches have been reported to the SBC Credentials Committee on the grounds that the churches are out of step with the convention’s stances on sexual abuse. The reports stem from speaking invitations extended to former SBC president Johnny Hunt. Hunt was named in a 2022 report from Guidepost Solutions on the firm’s investigation into […]

Sexual abuse hotline, ‘fully confidential,’ task force says

January 10, 2023 By Brandon Porter, Baptist Press

The SBC’s Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force (ARITF), the SBC Executive Committee (EC) and Guidepost Solutions have issued statements dealing with allegations of breaches of confidentiality within the hotline established by the SBC Executive Committee in May 2022 to receive reports abuse that happens in or is connected to Southern Baptist churches. The hotline’s purpose […]