The SBC functions as a bottom-up convention of churches. It is often said that the headquarters of the SBC is in the local church. We say this for good reason. It is true. Between our annual meetings, our entities and their trustees carry out the will of the Messengers, who represent the churches. Whenever you […]
A week of edification, encouragement, and affirmation.
This is the winter of our discontent, our division, our depression, our discouragement. It need not be. After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydia’s house, where they met with the brothers and sisters and encouraged them. Then they left. Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a […]
Our Response to the SBC Executive Committee’s Statement
Earlier this week, we published How the Conservative Baptist Network took control of the Executive Committee. Yesterday the Executive Committee officers released a statement disputing its interpretation of the facts. Since that statement was released in Baptist Press, there have been calls on social media for SBC Voices to remove the article and issue an apology. After reading […]
ERLC Responds Powerfully to Mike Stone and EC Task Force
In a statement just posted at ERLC.com, the ERLC trustees address the actions taken by the SBC Executive Committee during Tuesday’s meeting. Full Text Below: Letter from the ERLC Executive Committee Feb 20, 2020 Dear Chairman Stone and Members of the Executive Committee, As convictional and grateful Southern Baptists, we would like to thank every […]
One SBC pastor’s candid look at SWBTS’ financial challenges
Note to readers: This analysis is from Jon Canler who says, “I often read the SBC Voices blog, but I don’t comment. I did notice your question about SWBTS finances, a question I’ve been interested in since I was made aware of allegations of a significant borrowing of restricted funds for unrestricted use. I’m a graduate of SBTS; however, two […]
NAAF President Dr. Marshal L. Ausberry, Sr. Responds to SBTS Report on Slavery & Racism
As President of the National African American Fellowship of the Southern Baptist Convention, I commend Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr., President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Mohler’s commissioning the study and releasing the internal report on the history of slavery and racism at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is clear leadership akin to […]
Washington Post: Allegation Patterson Urged Student Victim Not to Report Sexual Assault
The Washington Post has just released a story with disturbing allegations against Dr. Paige Patterson. Patterson is accused of pressuring a rape victim not to report the rape during his tenure at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. You can read the story at the Washington Post. The article was released during the time SWBTS trustees were […]
When Apologies Don’t Mean Much… And When They Do
Because of the grace of Jesus, we are invited to forgive over and over again. 70 times 7. We are invited and enabled to forgive even before someone apologizes. We can even forgive if they never apologize. We can forgive not because of who the other person is or what they have done, but because […]
67 of 69 New Nominees for SBC Entity Trustee Boards Are White
After 29 years of calling for greater diversity on SBC entity boards, we are presented with a slate of nominees by the Committee on Nominations that is 97% white. This slate of nominees, while likely all good, godly people individually, is not representative of the SBC and is out of step with the consistent call, […]