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SBC18 news you’ll only find on SBC Voices

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Hard news about the SBC annual meeting doesn't exhaust the things coming out of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center this week. To wit... We are in the heart of Texas, there are about 10,000 registered messengers and I've seen only four or five cowboy hats. Probably a couple of ringers among those few. What's this state coming to? I was at the bar today, twice, a record for me. It was because restaurants were crowded. I asked one bartender if the alcohol was flowing freely. "Only one or two," he replied. I baptist-splained the situation to him. Great guy. A highly placed source … [Read more...] about SBC18 news you’ll only find on SBC Voices

Thoughts on the Nomination Speeches

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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

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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

Free Book Recommendation: Mobilize to Evangelize by Dr. Matt Queen

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As a biblioholic, one of the things I look forward to in each Convention is the opportunity for free books. I am sure to pick up many volumes over the next few days of quality, helpful material on a variety of topics. Most of our readers are aware of where to get some of the best free stuff our annual SBC trade show has to offer. This morning, I want to highlight one such book so you don't miss it. I commend to you picking up Dr. Matt Queen’s new book Mobilize to Evangelize: The Pastor and Effective Congregational Evangelism. The book will be the give-away today at the Southwestern Seminary … [Read more...] about Free Book Recommendation: Mobilize to Evangelize by Dr. Matt Queen

Is There An Effort to Put Anti-Moore Trustees on the ERLC Board?

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Editor's Note: We received this from Derrick Lynch Monday and are deeply concerned.  We checked out the story as best we could with several sources who confirmed it. The gist of this is a profoundly disturbing accusation which has been confirmed by three authoritative sources. Dan Anderson was replaced as a trustee of the ERLC because he refused to agree to oppose Dr. Russell Moore. Of course, this leads to a broader question. Is there a concerted effort to stack the ERLC board with anti-Moore trustees? Our hope is that this action was taken by a rogue committee member and does not … [Read more...] about Is There An Effort to Put Anti-Moore Trustees on the ERLC Board?

Mike Pence Should Not Address #SBC18

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Baptist Press released news about an hour ago that U.S. Vice President Mike Pence will address the SBC Annual Meeting on Wednesday morning at 11am. My heart sank when I read the news.  Not because I dislike Mike Pence. He's a good man who professes faith in Christ. I understand it would be a kind of honor to have the Vice President of the United States address the convention. A kind of honor. But not the kind we should be seeking. The focus of our meeting should be brokenness and repentance. A theology of the cross – as opposed to a theology of glory. Many have called for an extended time … [Read more...] about Mike Pence Should Not Address #SBC18