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 of the last eight years has been working alongside you on issues of monumental importance for the witness of the church. Some of the letter below is almost verbatim what I said to my own board officers last February. … [Read more...] about Russell Moore Letter to SBC President on the Current Crisis in the SBC [Full Text]
#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 help send messengers to Nashville. No strings attached. As long as they meet the criteria for the application, they'll be eligible and recipients will be chosen randomly from those who apply. Some details: Scholarships will be awarded on a random basis for those who … [Read more...] about Announcement: Scholarships for #SBC21 Organized by SBC Voices
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 - Renew our commitment to evangelism strategies Diversity - continue broadening ethnic diversity on our boards to reflect who we actually are Watch for yourself and hear from Ed in this 4 minute introduction. … [Read more...] about Video: Hear Dr. Ed Litton’s Vision for the SBC
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 today to accept the invitation from Christianity Today to join their team as public theologian and as director of a new venture, the Christianity Today Public Theology Project, which is devoted to cultivating a forward-looking, joyful, consistent gospel witness." CT News Release: … [Read more...] about Russell Moore Leaving ERLC for New Role at Christianity Today
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 it pertains to church planting and racial reconciliation, and answer questions. Covenant Church in Shepherdstown is hosting the event and providing Chick-fil-A lunches to everyone. The event is free, and beyond the opportunity to hear from a SBC presidential … [Read more...] about Invitation: Lunch with Ed Litton in DC/WV/Maryland area, Thursday, May 6
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 President as Fred Luter is nominating him this June. Ed is pastor at Redemption Church in Mobile, AL, where he has pastored since 1994. He’s a SWBTS graduate, has served in college and career ministry in TX, and has a vast array of experience throughout church ministry and the SBC, … [Read more...] about Invitation: Zoom call with Ed Litton this afternoon (with Chris Phillips)
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 you'd like to participate, contact me at brent@nsfvb.com and let me know. This should be a great opportunity to get to know Ed and hear him in an informal setting, with time for dialogue and questions planned. If you're interested in participating, but not in Virginia, let me know. The event is focused … [Read more...] about Virginia Pastors Zoom Call with Ed Litton, Wednesday, 1PM Eastern
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 Christianity Today and Baptist Press. I'm really glad to see a strong statement like this. The 3 requests listed by the NAAF seem to me entirely reasonable and, more than that, steps of healthy growth for our convention and seminaries. Our convention … [Read more...] about NAAF Statement Responds to Council of Seminary Presidents
J.D. Greear’s Powerful Message to the SBC Executive Committee
Last night SBC President J.D. Greear brought this message to the Executive Committee meeting in Nashville. It's well worth watching in its entirety, but here are a few key excerpts in case you don't have time for the full message. More coverage is available at Baptist Press. Key moments: 3:40 Greear said he had no desire to see us change our doctrine or change our mission. "We are not, at our core, a political activism group. We love our country, but God has not called us to save America; he’s called us to build the church and spread the gospel." 5:30 The change we do … [Read more...] about J.D. Greear’s Powerful Message to the SBC Executive Committee