As World Cup soccer in America ramps up, you’ve probably heard and seen by now enthusiastic European soccer fans gushing all over social media about their trips to the USA. Many are sharing their love for our state parks, the ease of travel, stores like Sam’s Club, Taco Bell, Buc-ee’s, the mysteries of ice machines, […]
Iorg highlights ‘steady’ SBC progress amid ongoing challenges
During the Executive Committee’s winter meeting in Nashville, Jeff Iorg shared his report emphasizing “steady incremental progress” despite ongoing challenges facing the Southern Baptist Convention. Among the highlights, the EC’s president and CEO shared Monday evening (Feb. 16) promising reports related to the Cooperative Program. Iorg began by addressing last year’s $3 million allocation of […]
While challenges remain, Jeff Iorg says SBC on ‘healthier trajectory’
While challenges remain, the Southern Baptist Convention is on a “healthier trajectory,” Jeff Iorg noted Monday (Sept. 22) during the SBC Executive Committee’s meeting in Nashville. The EC’s president and CEO’s report covered a wide array of topics that included efforts to navigate financial challenges, sexual abuse reform, “meaningful conversations” regarding the possible sale of […]
SBC president Barber takes responsibility for EC signing on to KY amicus brief
Southern Baptist Convention President Bart Barber released a lengthy statement this morning (Oct. 30) explaining how he gave the final go-ahead for the Executive Committee to sign on to the hotly contested amicus brief related to a sexual abuse case in Kentucky. “This is my doing. I approved it. I take full responsibility for the […]
Barber recalls ‘bold’ Southern Baptists, urges cooperation amid trials
Nashville, Tenn. | As the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee gathered Monday night (Sept. 18) in Nashville amid economic challenges, ongoing conflicts and a barrage of troubling headlines, Bart Barber challenged trustees to “look past those who tear down” and focus on cooperation — and the One “who will go before us and give us […]