I made the following motion during the first introduction of new motions in the Tuesday morning session. Here is the full text. My name is Todd Benkert, Messenger from Oak Creek Community Church in Mishawaka, Indiana I move to request the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission to hire an outside organization to oversee an […]
An Appeal: Reject the Executive Committee’s Business and Financial Plan
The Executive Committee is meant to be a coordinating and enabling group but in the last couple of years they have lost sight of their purpose. Gradually, they are seeking to take more of control over other entities. Instead of doing what they are supposed to do, they are gradually seeking to become the ruling […]
And Now…It Begins! Resolutions Report
We will act on resolutions today in distinction to previous years. The full report is out and available online.. There are 10 resolutions. Resolution 1: on Baptist unity and our public witness. Resolution 2: On the sufficiency of Scripture for race and racial reconciliation (This loosely addresses the CRT issue, though not directly.) Resolution 3: […]
SBC Sexual Abuse: One church’s response when the SBC process failed
The following is a statement by Troy Bush, Lead Pastor, Rehoboth Baptist Church, Tucker, GA What we did not know then, we know now. And what we know should be important to Southern Baptists, especially Georgia Baptists. We didn’t know Franklin “Frankie” Andrew Wiley, a student minister who served our church family, Rehoboth Baptist […]
What Messengers Should Know About the Conservative Baptist Network’s Plans for #SBC21
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 […]
Whatever happened to social distancing #SBC21?
I got into an elevator at the convention hall. All was well until a bunch of people squeezed in after me. ”Anybody in here have germs? I asked, to the slight embarrassment of my wonderful wife. A lady opposite jerked her thumb at her husband, “He does,” she said. I wasn’t trying to start anything […]
Matt Henslee WINS!! Pastors Conference Nominations – LIVE Updates
The first nomination was a surprise – Austin Adams from Chicago. Vance Pitman is now nominating Matt Carter. Kyle Walker is nominating Jamar Andrews. Bruce Chester is nominating Greg Davidson from Vacaville California. Josh Reavis is nominating Matt Henslee. NOTE: We were told that ONLY senior pastors should vote. Sorry, women! Also, we are told […]
The EC Is Reminding Us Why Change Is Needed
As is normal, the Executive Committee is meeting today and they seem engaged in the task of reminding us just how badly change is needed there. Ronnie Floyd has been regaling them with how wonderful “we are” and they have been taking actions that say the opposite. Jared Wellman brought a motion to expand the […]
SBC Voices Dinner tonight at Jack’s BBQ
It is getting harder to schedule a get-together for the SBC Voices family at the convention. We will be gathering at Jack’s BBQ on Broadway, a brief walk from the convention center. We will seek to reserve some tables and have room when the IMB sending service dismisses. (5:30 to 6:00 pm). YOU are invited. […]
Southern Baptists Are at a Fork in the Road (by Ed Stetzer)
I could have titled this piece “Southern Baptists are at a Crossroads.” Southern Baptists have faced many crossroads in their history. Yet where things sit for Southern Baptists in June 2021 isn’t a crossroads moment, but a fork-in-the-road moment. The choices facing Southern Baptists in the year of our Lord 2021 remind me of Robert […]
The unique candidacy of Randy Adams
We’ve had candidates who said they would reform the SBC but never one that specified exactly what and who needs reforming – naming names and calling out wrongdoing. Randy Adams is unique in that fashion. Randy Adams will come in last in the first ballot but get more than a token few votes. I like […]
#SBC21 Endorsement: Ramon Medina for 2VP (by Grant Gaines)
On Tuesday afternoon I’ll be nominating Pastor Ramon Medina for the position of Second Vice President of the SBC, and I hope you’ll prayerfully consider voting for him. With all the significant issues facing our convention right now, it’s vitally important for the newly elected SBC president to have qualified voices surrounding him to help […]