Report is presented in bulletin. 16% of nominations are ethnic nominees. Brent Hobbs moves an amendment. Replace Thom Polvogt of First Baptist Church of Katy with Johnson Ellis from Prestonwood church in Dallas. Speaks highly of Johnson Ellis, who was born on the mission field and has been a part of mission work all his life. Joshua Crutchfield of Texas speaks on behalf of Thom Polvogt. The amendment fails by a large margin. I've never seen it work to replace a committee nominee. During the time of the CR, there was a policy put in place that you were not allowed to speak … [Read more...] about Nominations #SBC15
Introduction of Motions (Part 2) #SBC15
Here we go again! David Roberts - NAMB, IMB, and LifeWay work togetehr to figure out how to support Campus leaders/ministries. (People, don't give a speech, just make your motion!) Didn't get name - Bring back the shuttle service! Mike Scott - Boycott Zondervan and Thomas Nelson because they are owned by Rupert Murdoch. Wiley Drake - Ask Ronnie Floyd to pray something about forgiveness of sins and healing our land. Jason Lozier(?) - establish an SBC men's ministry program. Can I just observe, folks, that if you are going to make a motion, you need to do your … [Read more...] about Introduction of Motions (Part 2) #SBC15
Guidestone Report #SBC15
They are looking for efficiency. Guidestone is in the top 20% of mutual funds for 17 consecutive quarters. New group health insurance program allows for groups as small as 2 in churches. 1/2 of the claims paid are for preventable illnesses. Baptist preachers do NOT have healthy lifesyles. That raises our rates for everyone. … [Read more...] about Guidestone Report #SBC15
Shocking News: Presidential Election #SBC15
Ronnie Floyd is being nominated for a second term!! (JD Greear is doing the honors). He is the ony nominee. 5277 registered messengers. Jim Wells casts the convention ballot for Ronnie Floyd. … [Read more...] about Shocking News: Presidential Election #SBC15
Executive Committee (Part 1) #SBC15
The SBC only exists 2 days a year. The Executive Committee does the business of the convention the rest of the year. They consider motions and items from the SBC. The EC exists to support, encourage and provide funding for the other entities. We can do more together than we can do apart. One of 5 Baptists is ethnic. 8 recommendations from the EC. 1. Rec. 1 - SBC Allocation budget. No questions. One lady voted against the budget, as best I could see. 2. Rec 2 - Operating Budget. No questions. No opposition. Now they are highlighting student ministry on college … [Read more...] about Executive Committee (Part 1) #SBC15
Introduction of Motions #SBC15
I may have missed a few of the motions while I was talking to some guys out in the hallway. Sorry. came in late and Wiley Drake was at the mic! HE moved that Ronnie Floyd run for president of the USA. Steve Bailey - motion change bylaws that each person that each must include percentages of the candidate given to CP in nominating speech. Alan Cross - Gateway Baptist - moved that SBC commend the report of the Executive committe on racial issues. Seconded by the entire SBC Voices contingent. (Todd Benkert out-shouted me) Tim Barnett - move to amendment of Bylaw 10 to hear a speech … [Read more...] about Introduction of Motions #SBC15
Seminary President Questions #SBC15
William Blosh(?)Dr Akin about the Openly Secular video. Akin's response - Baptists have a wonderful history of support of freedom of belief and conscience. I stated that publicly. No other questions. It was fairly predictable that this question would be asked. The question was poorly asked. The question should have been asked, "why did you not include some form of gospel explanation inyour presentation" or something like that. The guy started to get angry and rant and he is supposed to ask questions. If you go to the mic, redeem the time! The crowd affirmed Dr. Akin's answer … [Read more...] about Seminary President Questions #SBC15
Seminary Reports #SBC15
The seminary reports are being given - all together now. In keeping with the prayer emphasis, each president is going to pray for the next president. Looks like questions will be at the end. Chuck Kelly of NOBTS is up first. Spent a lot of time on his seminary extensions and online opportunities. That seems to be the future. He mentions a huge gift from Caskeys. The Caskey Challenge: Each Monday morning ask God to give you one opportunity to share the gospel. (Wasn't Caskey affiliated with Louisiana College at one point? What happened there? Now they've given $10,000,000 to … [Read more...] about Seminary Reports #SBC15
Ronnie Floyd’s Presidential Address #SBC15
Southern Baptists have been willing to go to war for two things. 1. for the propagation of the gospel to the ends of the earth. 2. For the inerrancy of the Scriptures. This is a "kairos" moments, a time of spiritual warfare, a defining time in our denomination's history. With deep conviction and urgency, he comes to appeal to us: Now is the time to lead! Leaders are born in the times of crisis. This is the time of unraveling. Many are frozen in fear and afraid to do anything. We see hisroeic levels of persecution of christians. Our economy is on the edge (he's throwing … [Read more...] about Ronnie Floyd’s Presidential Address #SBC15
What’s Happening in Columbus? Things Have Changed! #SBC15
I've been going to the SBC Annual Meeting since 1979 in Houston, when the CR began. They have always followed a pattern, though that pattern has shifted through the years. It used to last through Thursday afternoon, then was gradually shortened to ending on Wednesday. But this will be different than anything you've ever experienced. Will we like it? Who knows? The music will be different. All the music will be led by Julio Arriola of Ronnie Floyd's Cross Church. The schedule will be different. In the past, business, worship, messages, and reports were interspersed. Not so this week. … [Read more...] about What’s Happening in Columbus? Things Have Changed! #SBC15