Referred to SEBTS- Michelle Lesley motion. Referred TO SBTS- DWIGHT McKissic motion. Referred to EC Tom Rush - no Executive Sessions Michael Law - adding an item to the Constitution Matt Dunn - pro-Israel statement in BF&M Samuel Gilliam- trustee contact info Toby Brogdan- ?? Nathan Stuller- adding article 15 Rob Collinsworth- independent BP Mark Spence-do away with Resolutions Committee One I couldn't hear...sorry Jay Adkins motion Jason Sampler motion on limits to board service. Keith Myers on adding a day to the calendar focusing on abuse and … [Read more...] about Disposition of Previous Motions
More Motions
More Motions were presented. I did a terrible job in writing them all down because I was writing down the disposition of previous Motions when they started introducing these. 24. Mike Boyle moved a mental health commission. 25. Jacob Jackson moved that we invest in "sidewalk missionaries" which I think means abortion protesters. 26. Couldn't hear the name or the motion. 27. Parker Roberts moved we amend the BF&M to add a statement about the authority of Scripture. 28. Greg Davidson moved to ask the a task force to encourage churches to engage with local shelters to help the … [Read more...] about More Motions
Recording Secretary
There are three nominations to replace Dr. John Yeats who did not run. David Roach. Nathan Finn Javier Chavez A runoff election is likely. … [Read more...] about Recording Secretary
Presidential Election results…Runoff
Registered Messengers- 8095 Voting Messengers - 6847 Bart Barber - 3248. 47.58 % Tom Ascol - 2332 34.06% Frank Cox - 887 12.95% Robin Hadaway - 320 4.97% Our new president is: A runoff … [Read more...] about Presidential Election results…Runoff
The SATF Is Adopted by Overwhelming Majority
After a few overwhelmingly unbelievable comments the report was adopted by a vote of 90%-10% approximately. … [Read more...] about The SATF Is Adopted by Overwhelming Majority
SATF Bringing Two Recommendations
Bruce Frank made a powerful presentation. Then gave the two recommendations. 1. To form an ongoing Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force. It will study the recommendations of the SATF and assist our entities in Implementation of those recommendations. It will serve as a resource to Baptist bodies. It will consult with the Credentials Committee in evaluating and devising a process for dealing with non-complying churches. It will work with EC and Credentials as needed. It will be renewed annually as long as it is needed. 2. To form a "Ministry Check" website - a record of those who … [Read more...] about SATF Bringing Two Recommendations
SBC Voices’ “Trauma-Informed Ministry” Session Schedule Adjustment
The morning session ran long and the afternoon session is only now starting at 2:30. Everything is pushed back an hour. Todd Benkert's session on Trauma Informed Ministry which was scheduled to begin at 7 will now begin immediately after the evening session ends. It is in Platinum Ballroom 4 at the Marriott. … [Read more...] about SBC Voices’ “Trauma-Informed Ministry” Session Schedule Adjustment
Motions Presented
I didn't get some of the names. 1. (****) moved to conduct a forensic audit on NAMB. 2. Mike Haynes moved that salaries of entity leaders be disclosed. Destined to be ruled out of order. 3. Josh??? tried to bring his resolution on plagiarism out of the trash bin. Wow, man. 4. Todd Rush moved the elimination if executive session at the EC. I sympathize but it can't be done. 5. William Hester moved a transparent vetting process for nominations. Not sure what he meant. OoO (Out of Order) 6. Michael??? Moved to change the Constitution to get rid of any church that has a female … [Read more...] about Motions Presented
Upcoming Moments at the SBC
NOTE: The schedule for Tuesday afternoon is pushed back an hour. These are not the most comfortable chairs in history and no one is likely to sit through all of the SBC Annual Meeting. There are reports and worship and messages but this is also a business meeting. Here are some of the key scheduled business sessions. Remember, the time is not set. Right now we are about 15 minutes late. Next session we could be early. Be in the hall 20 to 30 minutes before a session you care about. Tuesday AM 10:10 introduction of new motions 11:20 Credentials Committee report 11:30 … [Read more...] about Upcoming Moments at the SBC
Ted Traylor to Nominate Frank Cox for President
We have known of this for a week. Honestly, I have not idea how this scrambles the election eggs. Interesting development. … [Read more...] about Ted Traylor to Nominate Frank Cox for President