SBC Voices

Debbie Vasquez wants to talk with you at our #StandWithSurvivors Booth

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Our booth at the #SBCPC began not as some grand plan, but with a simple promise. Debbie Vasquez was making a great effort to come to the annual meeting, so she could talk to messengers, pass out the material she prepared, and do everything she can to keep other children from going through the horror she did. Of course, security is tight, getting in the building requires you to be a registered guest and passing out literature that hasn’t been approved is restricted, and she wasn’t sure she would even be able to talk to messengers even if she could somehow get to Anaheim. As Debbie shared her … [Read more...] about Debbie Vasquez wants to talk with you at our #StandWithSurvivors Booth

SBC Voices Dinner Fellowship

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Every year we try to gather on Monday afternoon/evening of the Pastors' Conference to share a meal together.  Unfortunately,  you have to pay for your own meal! Jenni and I walked the area yesterday looking for a place. It was either an IHOP-type restaurant or there was a place that would cost about a hundred bucks a person.  We split the difference. We will go to Savor immediately after the PC's afternoon session ends. It costs $24 per person, plus alcohol for Calvinists (I kid) and tip. They serve a 4 course meal. Appetizer. Charcuterie board. Pizza.  Desert. Looks pretty … [Read more...] about SBC Voices Dinner Fellowship

Why I Believe the SBC Needs Bart Barber as President

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First of all, let me be clear - it isn't because I agree with him about everything. If you delve back into the history of SBC blogging, you will find that I got to know Bart by DISAGREEING with him on almost every issue that mattered in the early "Baptist Identity" days. I'm not sure either of us changed our minds on those issues, but we forged a friendship anyway. Folks, when I was a candidate for Second VP a decade ago, Bart endorsed my opponent! (Still haven't fully forgiven you, Bart!) It is not just my friendship with him that is the basis of my recommendation. Yes, I consider him a … [Read more...] about Why I Believe the SBC Needs Bart Barber as President

SBC Voices Contributors – SBC Annual Meeting Chaos Rules Apply

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I am headed over to the Anaheim Convention Center (henceforth called the ACC) to register here in a bit. This signals the beginning of chaos season here at Voices. Last year, I think I published 23 articles between Sunday and Wednesday. Others published as well. It gets pretty hectic. To add to the joy, Verizon just limited my phone''s power for overuse. Could get frustrating. Anyway, here are our rules. Rule 1: There are no rules. Rule 2: If you are a contributor, post what you got, when you got it. Don't worry about others. We might post several articles at a time. (If you don't … [Read more...] about SBC Voices Contributors – SBC Annual Meeting Chaos Rules Apply

Bringing Back the Lime Green!

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After over 100 pounds of weight loss, I had to leave my lime green suit home, much to my wife's pleasure. She always hated that thing. However, I found a new eBay treasure a couple of weeks ago, a pair of lime green suede shoes to wear to this year's convention! My guess is, I will be the only person wearing lime green suede shoes at this year's Pastors' Conference or Annual Meeting. If you see me, come up and say hi. I plan to be hanging out quite a bit with Todd tonight at the SBC Voices booth. Drop by. Compliment me on my sartorial splendor. The socks add a nice touch too, don't you … [Read more...] about Bringing Back the Lime Green!

Sexual Abuse Reform Resource List for Anaheim

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The following is a list of suggested resources in preparation for the SBC Annual Meeting in Anaheim. This page will be updated as we become aware of additional helpful material. *** A Video Message from SBC Abuse Survivors *** https://sbcvoices.com/a-video-message-from-sbc-abuse-survivors/   Core Documents The Gaines Motion to form the SATF and investigation https://sbcvoices.com/motion-to-investigate-the-sbc-executive-committee-full-text/ The Guidepost Report https://www.sataskforce.net/s/Guidepost-Solutions-Independent-Investigation-Report___.pdf The … [Read more...] about Sexual Abuse Reform Resource List for Anaheim

We Need a NEW BIBLICAL RESURGENCE

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Though I’ve heard it asserted a hundred times, I do not think the SBC needs a “New Conservative Resurgence.” Liberalism is not making a comeback in our convention. It just isn’t so. We are a convention of men and women who believe the Bible. We have some varying viewpoints on issues, but we share a belief that the Bible is free of errors and is the absolute standard of truth. We are complementarians who believe the pastoral role is reserved for men. Yes, there are differences of opinion on the fine points of that stance. May a woman ever ascend the pulpit? Does the restriction include all … [Read more...] about We Need a NEW BIBLICAL RESURGENCE