My phone sometimes doesn't post when it is supposed to. I hit publish...I thought. I publish it now simply for the results. This is how it is done. We approve the Trustees of our entities and we can remove them. That is why we are voting on Hatley's motion to dismiss the trustees of the Executive committee of SWBTS at 2:45 PM. The motion is in order. It is also a horrible idea. One of the worst to come to the floor in recent memory. Please show up to vote no. I assume a simple majority wins but this should be defeated by the kind of overwhelming majority that sends a … [Read more...] about Our Work Is Not Done – Hatley Motion to Dismiss SWBTS Trustees at 2:45 – DEFEATED
I Don’t Understand Minority Reactions to the VP Visit: That’s Why We NEED Each Other
I am not excited about the VP's visit tomorrow but it is for very different reasons than many of my friends and in the minority communities. For me any desire to hear the VP speak (and I have little) is more than balanced by the anticipated logistical nightmare that awaits us tomorrow. Bill Townes broke my heart when he told us that I can't bring glitter. No glitter! But several Black Southern Baptists took this appearance very differently - as a betrayal and an insult. As I read their tweets I was shocked at how great an offense this was. If it had been Trump I could have understood it … [Read more...] about I Don’t Understand Minority Reactions to the VP Visit: That’s Why We NEED Each Other
Dan Anderson Restored as ERLC Trustee
By an overwhelming vote, after a powerful, forceful speech by the chair of the ERLC , Dan Anderson was given his second term as a trustee. We hope this kind of this won't happen again. … [Read more...] about Dan Anderson Restored as ERLC Trustee
Dr. A.B. Vines is First Vice President
We rejoice that Dr. Vines was elected by an overwhelming majority. There were 9560 registered messengers with 6499 voting. Dr. Vines received 4364 votes - 67.15% … [Read more...] about Dr. A.B. Vines is First Vice President
Thoughts on the Nomination Speeches
Brad Jurkovich nominated Ken Hemphill, carrying forward the harsh tone of the Hemphill campaign. There was a negative tone to much of it. He insinuated that the Greear campaign was about putting wedges between old and young and denigrated Greear's sacrificial act from two years ago in stepping aside for Steve Gaines He did praise Hemphill profusely. Hemphill is a good man. Applause was polite at the end. Ken Whitten gave the more traditional positive nomination speech. He focused on Greear's integrity, clarity, and unity. He did not disparage Hemphill in any way. He did make it … [Read more...] about Thoughts on the Nomination Speeches
Introduction of Motions – with Predictions and Results
By my count, 12 motions were introduced. As it normal, most will get referred. Here they are. 1. Sam Fordham of Alabama moved the establishment of a new entity to promote evangelism and equipping. Not gonna happen. We are not forming a new entity. Probably gets referred to EC and dies. 2. Wade Burleson of OK Resurrected an old call to establish a sexual predator database. Again, not gonna happen. Referred. 3. Philip Bethancourt of TN. Moves a task force to deal with abuse and predation issues, develop strategies, and report back to the 2019 convention This will likely … [Read more...] about Introduction of Motions – with Predictions and Results
Never Mind…SCHEDULE CHANGE – VP Pence to Speak Wednesday
The schedule I just released got scrambled by the news that VP Pence is speaking on Wednesday. That will mean tightened security and a completely scrambled schedule. Will update. … [Read more...] about Never Mind…SCHEDULE CHANGE – VP Pence to Speak Wednesday
Key Moments during #SBC18
Last year I spent about 30 minutes in the convention hall - I was toast after the PC. This year I plan to do better but I won't be in the room gavel to gavel. Does anyone except the president and the parliamentarian spend every moment in the hall? Of course, everything that goes on matters but you have to pick and choose. I would point out a few times that might be significant. My choices here are focused on the business times, not messages, times of worship, and other important segments. NOTE: The times are not sacrosanct. The convention often runs ahead. If we are running ahead on … [Read more...] about Key Moments during #SBC18
We Are Entering Convention “Free-for-all” Mode
I am at my hotel getting ready to head over to the convention site and so are most of our group. That means that we are entering convention mode. Only posts about the SBC will appear. We won't likely take submissions, though you can send them. It is likely they will be overlooked in the busyness of the next 4 days. If you are a contributor and have something, just post it, even if something else just posted. We are likely to have a lot of short posts rather than longer ones. Check @sbcvoices for ongoing info. We will try to post news and reactions for those of you who are … [Read more...] about We Are Entering Convention “Free-for-all” Mode
SBC: Is This a Time for Lament?
I have a confession to make. I believe with all my heart that the Bible is inspired, word by word, and that it is truth without any mixture of error. But when I read through the Bible there are portions that I will sometimes skim a little more carelessly than others. The genealogies of 1 Chronicles may not get my word for word attention as Romans 8 does. I don't give Leviticus' instructions on infectious skin disease, bodily discharge, and mildew the same rapt attention that I give 2 Corinthians 4 and 5. And, when my assigned reading has been Lamentations I may have let my eyes glaze a … [Read more...] about SBC: Is This a Time for Lament?