Recently the SBC Executive Committee announced that they had hired Guidepost Solutions to conduct an “independent process assessment” in response to “recent accusations of the inappropriate handling of sexual abuse claims.” Response was varied, from affirming to skeptical to critical. The first question was about the firm they hired. Guidepost has handled some high-profile abuse […]
Nashville, We Have a Problem. Al Mohler Is Not the Answer.
We’re only a few days away from the SBC Presidential Election. It’s the time of year when people who aren’t paying much attention the rest of the year begin to consider the choices they’ll make at the Annual Meeting. I know many people have already made up their minds about who they’ll be voting for […]
SBC Whistleblower Report: Southern Baptist leaders on sexual abuse in their own words
This report and letter were released earlier today by Phillip Bethancourt to confirm the accuracy of events as described in Russell Moore’s letters that were made public last week. June 10, 2021 To: Mike Stone, Ronnie Floyd CC: Rolland Slade, JD Greear Mike and Ronnie, I am writing to you in regard […]
Russell Moore Letter to SBC President on the Current Crisis in the SBC [Full Text]
May 31, 2021 J.D. Greear President Southern Baptist Convention The Summit Church Durham, North Carolina Dear J.D., As I said to you the other night, you have my prayers as you go into your last Southern Baptist Convention meeting as president in a historically long—and even more historically accomplished—presidency. One of the great joys […]
#SBC21 Scholarship Form – Apply Here
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Announcement: Scholarships for #SBC21 Organized by SBC Voices
For the 2017 Pastors’ Conference, one of the most edifying experiences (out of many) was being able to provide scholarships for 50 61 pastors to attend the Conference and Annual Meeting in Phoenix. We’ve had people ask about the possibility since and this year we decided to do something about it. We’re raising money to […]
Video: Hear Dr. Ed Litton’s Vision for the SBC
As SBC 2021 draws near, don’t miss this message from Ed Litton, who will be nominated for SBC President by Dr. Fred Luter. Litton lays out his positive vision for our convention, including three priorities: Unity – A great commandment heart and a great commission determination; commitment to the Baptist Faith & Message Gospel Engagement […]
Russell Moore Leaving ERLC for New Role at Christianity Today
Big news last night for the SBC and larger evangelical world: Russell Moore is leaving our ERLC to take on a new role with Christianity Today. Moore’s resignation is effective June 1, with VP Daniel Patterson serving as acting president at that time. In an article at his own website, Moore says, “I am excited […]
Invitation: Lunch with Ed Litton in DC/WV/Maryland area, Thursday, May 6
If you live near West Virginia’s eastern panhandle, which includes areas like central Maryland and northern Virginia/DC, we encourage you to take a day trip to Shepherdstown on Thursday, May 6 for an afternoon with Pastor Ed Litton. Ed will introduce himself, talk about his life and ministry, his commitment to the SBC, especially as […]
Invitation: Zoom call with Ed Litton this afternoon (with Chris Phillips)
If you’re a pastor, church planter, or leader, as well as anyone attending the SBC Annual Meeting in Nashville, I’d like to invite you to join a Zoom call TODAY, April 22nd, at 1pm MST / 2pm CST to hear from Ed Litton about pastoring, leading in crisis, and his vision for leading as potential SBC […]
Virginia Pastors Zoom Call with Ed Litton, Wednesday, 1PM Eastern
If you’re a pastor in Virginia or planning to attend the SBC Annual Meeting in Nashville, I’d like to invite you to join a Zoom call on Wednesday at 1pm to hear from Ed Litton about his vision for leading as SBC President. Fred Luter plans to nominate Ed at the upcoming annual meeting. If […]
NAAF Statement Responds to Council of Seminary Presidents
The National African American Fellowship, led by SBC First Vice President Marshall Ausberry, yesterday released a response to the January 6th meeting with the Council of Seminary Presidents (CSP). The January 6th meeting was a result of the CSP Statement from Nov. 30 and the subsequent NAAF response on December 6, 2020. Background available at […]