This is a story from one of our missionaries. It is reprinted here with permission. All of us have stories to tell… about our lives, circumstances we may find ourselves in, or even simply what was done that day. As a journalism student I was taught to listen, but in our busy lives today, I […]
#SBC19: home runs and whiffs
Probably my most enjoyable convention in quite some time, partly because I stayed in the HQ hotel with the SBC heavy hitters. I spent my own money doing so. They surely did not. Good to see Kevin Ezell in the lobby very early in the morning, 5:30-6:00, working for us. The Westin had some very […]
On the forsuchatimeasthis rally
I made it a point to be at the rally. I suppose there were a hundred or so, some coming and going. Several of the leaders are people I have been following for a decade or more and I was pleased to meet and talk with them before and after the rally. Christa Brown and […]
Committee on Resolutions Report FINAL
It appears that 16 resolutions were submitted and 13 are being reported out, though some were produced by the committee. Many are completely rewritten by the committee. Ten of the 16 are listed as declined, yet some of them appear to have been the basis of resolutions brought forth by the committee. I am going […]
LifeWay Video Explains Store Closings
Retail losses in the last 5 years have been 50 million dollars. I hope this video is widely available. It explains the closings very well. LifeWay.com is growing and healthy. (You should go watch the whole report through the SBC’s portal, here’s the nearest points on the Lifeway report, unfortunately it’s on my Youtube […]
J.D. Greear – Eight Action Steps for the SBC on Abuse
1. We need the right heart – to grieve, mourn, and repent. 2. We need the right public statements – our resolution and bylaws change 3. Right partnerships – associations, state conventions, national entities 4. Right Training – ERLC is presenting this. 5. Right resources – video curriculum called “Becoming a Church that Cares Well […]
I Disagree with My Friends
I realized something today, following Twitter and discussing issues over meals and with friends. There are a lot of issues on which I disagree with my closest friends in the SBC. On one election ballot, my wife put her x on a different number than I did. I could not convince her that complementarianism required […]
Disposition of Motions
Dr Greenway announced the disposition of the rest of the motions. Out of Order Morgan Bush – urging churches to oppose pornography. It is a resolution. Derin Stidd – ERLC to study ways to abolish abortion. The convention can only request not direct the trustees of an entity. Caleb Lewis – request Council of Seminary […]
Nominations Report Passes without Amendment
Jennifer Lyell moved to replace Roger Spradlin with Susan Codone on the newly forming Credentials Committee. Susan shared her story at the ERLC Abuse forum Monday night and Jennifer said she would be the only abuse survivor on the committee. Chair Bucky Kennedy and EC chair Mike Stone spoke against the amendment. It failed and […]
Well, I Didn’t Expect This @ #SBC19
During the Tuesday afternoon session of #SBC19, my wife, Rhonda, shared with me a story of an incident which happened during the voting for Registration Secretary in the BJCC Arena—that section of the Convention Labyrinth in which the meeting is held. There were two candidates, Don Currence (the current RS) and Kathy Litton (to borrow […]
Sexual Abuse Recommendations Pass Overwhelmingly
We had some discussion and good questions – only one embarrassing speech – and passed the new amendments and system on sexual abuse with overwhelming majorities. Honestly, they were basically unanimous. Amazing.
Kathy Litton Narrowly Elected Registration Secretary
8115 registered messengers 3571 votes Kathy Litton 1803 votes – 50.49% Don currance 1759 votes- 49.26%