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Eddie Lopez is 2nd VP

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In a very close vote, Eddie Lopez (2074 votes/52.11%) won the election for second VP over Michael Pardue (1886 votes/47.39%). These were some of the closest elections I remember this entire convention. Welcome to the 2VP club, Eddie. Call me and I will give you the website address and password, plus teach you the secret handshake. … [Read more...] about Eddie Lopez is 2nd VP

If I Were KING of the SBC

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I've been attending the SBC Annual Meeting, on and off, since 1979, and I've seen changes happen. If I were elected King and Supreme Ruler of the SBC, these are the changes I would make to our esteemed gathering. 1. Of course, #1 would be the name-tag issue. Print our names bigger on the front and scrunch the schedule up a bit on the back so you can print our names on the back as well. Those silly things always flip over. Names on both sides - because I said so! 2. I would institute a rule that says a person  who uses his or her 3 minutes to advocate for or against a motion CANNOT then, … [Read more...] about If I Were KING of the SBC

What I Was GOING to Say about the Censure Motion

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Some of you have noted that you saw me standing behind Juan Sanchez as he made his successful challenge to the censure motion made by Louis Cook. I had prepared to make an amendment to the motion and was next in line. Here is what I was going to say if I had been allowed to speak. "I rise to ask the messengers to remove the name Bart Barber from this motion to censure. I was saddened when Josh Wester gave his ARITF report yesterday, to hear his frustrations about the lack of support for robust abuse reform among the entities of the SBC. The full and unconditional support that was expressed … [Read more...] about What I Was GOING to Say about the Censure Motion

Presidential Election – Runoff of the Runoff (also 1 VP)

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Presidential Election Results - First Runoff We have another runoff. Here are the results of the first runoff. David Allen - 2577 votes, 30.19% Dan Spencer - 2600 votes, 30.46% Clint Pressley - 3330 votes, 39.01% Clint Pressley and Dan Spencer make the runoff. Dan Spencer defeated David Allen by only 23 votes - a razor-thin margin. FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT Election Brad Graves - 4072 Votes - 69.04% Michael Clary - 1812 votes, 30.72% Brad Graves is elected First Vice President. … [Read more...] about Presidential Election – Runoff of the Runoff (also 1 VP)

Presidential Election Results – Runoff Here We Come!

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We had six candidates. Here are the results. Jared Moore - 921 Votes, 10.27% Bruce Frank - 1396 votes, 15.56% David Allen - 1896 votes, 21.14% Dan Spencer - 1585 votes, 17.67% Mike Keahbone - 868 votes, 9.68% Clint Pressley - 2289 votes, 25.52% The runoff will be between Clint Pressley, at 25.52% David Allen at 21.14% Dan Spencer at 17,67%   I assume that runoff vote will be taken tomorrow.     … [Read more...] about Presidential Election Results – Runoff Here We Come!

Presidential Nominations – Here We Go

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Dusty Deevers nominated Jared Moore with a fiery nomination speech that ran long. Focused on social issues - homosexuality, things like that. Jared's focus on theology, etc. He got cut off at the end at about 3:14. John Mark Harrison nominated Bruce Frank. Focuses on his ministry as a faithful servant. Spoke of his heart for people and passion for his church, and his leadership of the ARITF, his soul-winning passion. He barely avoided the hook on his nominating speech. Quit at about 3:09 just before they gave him the hook! Danny Forshee nominated Dr. David Allen as a scholar on fire. … [Read more...] about Presidential Nominations – Here We Go

Test Case ONE: Religious Freedom over Nationalism

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One of the key divisions in our convention is between the historic Baptists who believe in religious freedom - a free church in a free state - and the recent rise of more passionate nationalists who believe, as John MacArthur has stated, that religious freedom does not reflect Scripture. We should seek to assert Christ's Lordship in every area, even government. This movement comes largely from Reformed circles (not surprising if you know about Calvin and other reformers, perhaps). The second resolution was on Religious Freedom and formed the first test case about the relative strengths … [Read more...] about Test Case ONE: Religious Freedom over Nationalism