Meeting in Nashville June 14, the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee voted not to consider a proposed motion for a separate task force and expanded investigation into its handling of sexual abuse in SBC churches. Jared Wellman, a pastor in Arlington, Texas, asked that his motion be brought to messengers at the SBC annual meeting […]
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Evans at Send Conference: ‘Claim Christ above all’
Southern Baptists in Nashville for the denomination’s 2021 annual meeting heard a strong plea for gospel unity from Dallas pastor Tony Evans. The author of several books focused on God’s kingdom kicked off the 2-day Send Conference held prior to the business meeting. The conference, sponsored by the North American and International Mission Boards, also […]
Leadership, accountability top long list of Baptist issues
The SBC Executive Committee announced June 11 it has asked Guidepost Solutions for an independent investigation of its handling of the sexual abuse crisis in Southern Baptist churches. The announcement followed claims in recently leaked letters and audio clips that some Executive Committee leaders attempted to stymie the SBC’s strategy on abuse prevention and care […]
SBC Executive Committee engages Guidepost Solutions to conduct independent process assessment
The Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee is committed to serving Southern Baptists with integrity, excellence, transparency and accountability. As part of this commitment, Dr. Ronnie Floyd, president and CEO of the SBC Executive Committee, has announced today that the organization has hired Guidepost Solutions to conduct an independent review of its processes as they relate […]
Former ERLC VP releases audio recordings claiming SBC leaders mishandled abuse crisis
The June 10 release of five audio clips from discussions among key SBC leaders heightened the controversy around the denomination’s handling of sexual abuse and care for survivors, and other allegations coming from leaked letters written by former Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) President Russell Moore. “Southern Baptists deserve to know the truth by […]
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