At a microphone in Nashville, Southern Baptists got a first look at Ed Litton’s leadership style. It was during the report of Southern Seminary’s Al Mohler that Litton’s voice unexpectedly filled the room during a Q&A. But Litton didn’t have a question. Rather, he rose to express his respect for Mohler, one of the candidates […]
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WMU introduces new curriculum, elects new president in Nashville
“As a child from my small church in southern Illinois I traveled around the world each week. I was taught missions. I was taught to pray,” said Sandy Wisdom-Martin, national WMU executive director, as she described her missions education in a report to messengers at the Southern Baptist Convention June 16 in Nashville. Wisdom-Martin was […]
Here’s how others reported the Convention
Throughout the SBC Annual Meeting many of the speakers and messengers at the microphones commented, “the world is watching what we do here.” Indeed, the world, mainly through the eyes of the media, was watching the actions of the Convention as proceedings took place. Here’s a look at the wrap-up coverage of some major media […]
Strong debate over sexual abuse and race, new probe of Executive Committee actions highlight Baptists’ return to annual meeting
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 […]
Greear’s final sermon as SBC President points to ‘defining moment’
Saying they faced the “most important crossroads” in a generation, departing SBC President J.D. Greear challenged Southern Baptists to hear the concerns of the entire body while unifying around the one true gospel and the Great Commission. Greear addressed the issues that dominated discussion ahead of the convention, but pointed to the centrality of the […]
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