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 […]
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%
Action on Motions
Referred to all entities Philip Bethancourt’s motion seeking a progress report on abuse progress in entities. Referred to EC Brent Epling’s motion on global persecuted church. Aaron Collier on funding for dealing with abuse. Robert Anderson on day to honor George Liele. Referred to ERLC David Haynes on effects of birth control. Referred to NAMB […]
John Yeats re-elected as Recording Secretary
There are 8098 messengers presently. There were 4018 votes. Yeats received 2527 votes – 62 89% Eddie Eaton received 1465 votes – 36.46% We are voting on registration Secretary now.
A Plea to Platform Personnel and Entity Elite
I get it and I agree. Social media is out of control. Bloggers and Tweeters give evidence of the works of the flesh far too often – more than we demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit. Guilty. Not just “them.” Not just the discernment bloggers and Twitter terrorists – all too often I speak before […]
JD Greear, Marshal Ausberry, Noe Garcia Elected
All were elected by convention ballot with no opposition. Also, my apologies. I was in an interview and did not get back to the arena in time to record the motions. There was some Blosser guy up there.
Motions from the Floor
Observations: If you are going to the mike, write your motion out. State your motion. This is not the time to speak to the motion. Go to the mike realizing your motion will get referred and likely be rejected. Reality. No guarantee I got all of it. 1. Philip Bethancourt Requested entities provide a progress […]
Rumors of the Demise of the SBC May Have Been Exaggerated
I had trouble finding a seat, and I got here a little after 8:30. Registration is at about 7000 right now-in a non-election year. Anecdotally, from my observation, the crowd seems younger and more diverse. Right now there is enthusiasm in the room. Obviously, there are landmines out there. We punted the sex […]