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Why I’m glad JD Greear was elected SBC President

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I did not vote for JD Greear on the first ballot in 2016. I did vote for him the second time around. I was prepared to do so again on the third ballot, but I was glad when he graciously stepped aside for Steve Gaines to become SBC President. While he was not obligated to do so, I believe it was the right thing for him to do under the circumstances. But the 2016 election has very little to do with why I enthusiastically supported JD in this year's election. I do not believe he was owed the presidency. I am always happy for any candidate who wants to serve in an elected office in the SBC to … [Read more...] about Why I’m glad JD Greear was elected SBC President

SBC 2018–Thankful

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This post was originally posted at hiswordhisglory.wordpress.com I am a proud Southern Baptist and have spent the last 3 days at our annual meeting.  There's been plenty of negativity surrounding our annual meeting, but I'm going to stick those aspects of the annual meeting for which I am thankful.  Here are my top ten reasons to be thankful for SBC2018 We continue our belief in the inerrancy of scripture--There was no debate over Biblical interpretation, and there was nothing done that moved us towards a more liberal theology.  while other denominations continue their liberal slide, … [Read more...] about SBC 2018–Thankful

Bart Barber’s Powerful Statement

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Bart Barber had a tough day. Pray for him. He is a man who would have jumped in a fire for Dr. Paige Patterson and not only voted with the Executive Committee to fire him but stood to defend the action. If you had told Bart a year ago that he would do such a thing he would have declared it impossible. His integrity drove him to do what his heart would never have desired or dreamed. Here is Bart's statement: I am Bart Barber, messenger from First Baptist Church of Farmersville, TX. I am also a member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of Southwestern Baptist … [Read more...] about Bart Barber’s Powerful Statement

Our Work Is Not Done – Hatley Motion to Dismiss SWBTS Trustees at 2:45 – DEFEATED

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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

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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

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