California’s iconic redwood trees offer an apt metaphor for Southern Baptists in these challenging times: “We are stronger together.” That was the message Ben Mandrell, president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources, brought to those gathered in Anaheim for the June 12 opening session of the Southern Baptist Convention Associational Leaders Conference. Redwoods thrive in […]
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IBSA releases response to SATF recommendations for Baptist State Conventions
The SBC Sexual Abuse Task Force released a list of recommendations for Baptist State Conventions June 1 and then revised them on June 8. The Illinois Baptist State Association (IBSA) has released a statement in response to the recommendations which appears below. Illinois Baptist State Association Response to SBC Sex Abuse Task Force Recommendations for […]
Illinois couple to be commissioned by IMB at SBC
A couple from Illinois will be among 58 people commissioned by the International Mission Board (IMB) at next week’s Southern Baptist Convention meeting in Anaheim, California. The couple cannot be named because of the security level of the place where they will serve, but for public records they will be known as Lyle and Melody […]
Guidepost tweet in support of Pride stirs controversy, calls for break in ties
Updated with additional state convention statements June 10, 2022| A Twitter post by Guidepost Solutions in support of LGBTQ+ causes brought controversy among Southern Baptists as well as discussion on the merits of a working relationship between a secular company and faith-based institution. On June 6 the Guidepost Global account tweeted its commitment “to strengthening […]
These 2022 SBC presidential candidates are not the usual slate
When the pastor of a church in Florida withdrew his name from nomination for SBC president, the race shifted in an unexpected way. A three-man race emerged, and while the names may be somewhat familiar, none of the candidates were widely known pastors of megachurches. Related: Known 2022 SBC presidential candidates submit first-person style essays […]
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