In a jam-packed convention hall June 15, Southern Baptists waited in long lines at microphones to bring recommendations and debate motions. Texas pastor David Bumgardner went to three mics before he was able to say his piece. “For the love of everything that is good and holy, please turn on the air conditioning!” Raucous laughter […]
Messengers request investigation into SBC’s handling of sexual abuse
Southern Baptists meeting in Nashville June 16 asked newly elected SBC President Ed Litton to facilitate a third-party investigation of the denomination’s handling of sexual abuse and its care for abuse survivors. Tennessee pastor Grant Gaines made the motion in Nashville and after debate, messengers voted overwhelmingly to approve it. Executive Committee President and CEO […]
Baptists elect Litton, speak out on racism and sexual abuse
Southern Baptists meeting in Nashville elected Alabama pastor Ed Litton as president of the denomination and made strong statements on sexual abuse and racism on day one of its 2021 annual meeting. Litton won in a close run-off election with Georgia pastor Mike Stone, receiving 52.04% of the vote. Southern Seminary President Al Mohler and […]
Baptists crowd convention hall for first day of business meeting
Southern Baptists crammed into Nashville’s Music City Center Tuesday for the official start of the denomination’s first corporate gathering in two years. Messengers to the convention crowded around microphones scattered across the room to introduce motions for consideration during the two-day business session. The registered messenger count currently stands at 14,950, the most since 1995. […]
Baptists commission 64 new missionaries
A two-day conference focused on taking the gospel to the ends of the earth concluded with a Sending Celebration highlighting the stories of missionaries going to serve around the globe. “We’ve come together to do what Southern Baptists—Great Commission Baptists—have done for 176 years,” said International Mission Board (IMB) President Paul Chitwood. The SBC has […]
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