Taking the gospel to the world is a critical task—one that will require Baptists to work together, reported a task force appointed by outgoing SBC President Steve Gaines. The group, named by Gaines at last year’s annual meeting, presented their report in Dallas, where it was adopted by messengers. Before the vote, the task force […]
After the SBC: Very optimistic
A student recently asked me, “How do you feel about the future of the Southern Baptist Convention?” He was surprised by my answer, “Very positive.” He replied, “Don’t some of the current problems mean the convention is in trouble?” My answer was, “No, not really.” He asked for some explanation and here are the reasons […]
IMB sends 79
In a celebration marked by the testimonies of new missionaries and prayer for people groups around the world, International Mission Board President David Platt reminded messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention that the SBC exists first and foremost for the spread of the gospel. “Tonight we have the opportunity to remember the reason we came […]
Illinois planters featured in Dallas
Kempton Turner grew up in gang- and crack-infested neighborhoods in East St. Louis. Destined to follow his parents’ lifestyle of addiction, during a wild and wanton trip to New Orleans’ Mardi Gras, Kempton was approached by a couple who shared the life-changing gospel with him. At that moment, “The Lord revealed himself to me,” Turner […]
#MeToo realities: Panels address sexual abuse and women’s issues
Dallas | The church’s handling of abuse and the #MeToo moment were major topics prior to the SBC’s Annual Meeting and at two panel discussions adjacent to the convention itself. Within the official meeting, actions were limited to passage of two resolutions on the role of women in ministry and an apology to abuse victims, […]
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