SBC Voices

Finding Direction, Part 3 – Is Participation in God’s Mission Important? (Don Dent)

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Israel Adam and Eve’s fellowship with God in Eden quickly deteriorated into personal sin, guilt, cultural rebellion, multiplication, scattering, and confused communication among men by Gen 11.  In that situation, God chose the small wandering clan of Abraham to establish a covenant relationship of promise and purpose (Gen 12).  Three times God affirmed this relationship with Abraham, and each time he declared it would bless all nations (Gen 12, 18, 22).  When he renewed the covenant with Isaac (Gen 26) and with Jacob (Gen 28), the blessing to the nations was an integral part.  The God of … [Read more...] about Finding Direction, Part 3 – Is Participation in God’s Mission Important? (Don Dent)

Eddie Lopez is 2nd VP

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In a very close vote, Eddie Lopez (2074 votes/52.11%) won the election for second VP over Michael Pardue (1886 votes/47.39%). These were some of the closest elections I remember this entire convention. Welcome to the 2VP club, Eddie. Call me and I will give you the website address and password, plus teach you the secret handshake. … [Read more...] about Eddie Lopez is 2nd VP

If I Were KING of the SBC

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I've been attending the SBC Annual Meeting, on and off, since 1979, and I've seen changes happen. If I were elected King and Supreme Ruler of the SBC, these are the changes I would make to our esteemed gathering. 1. Of course, #1 would be the name-tag issue. Print our names bigger on the front and scrunch the schedule up a bit on the back so you can print our names on the back as well. Those silly things always flip over. Names on both sides - because I said so! 2. I would institute a rule that says a person  who uses his or her 3 minutes to advocate for or against a motion CANNOT then, … [Read more...] about If I Were KING of the SBC

The Speech I Planned to Give in Support of the Motion to Censure (by Louis Cook)

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I am Louis Cook. I am a messenger sent by Oak City Baptist Church in Oak City, North Carolina. Brothers and sisters in Christ, this motion might sound unusual to many of you. Let me make clear that the purpose is not to attack or disparage. It simply calls on you, as messengers, to approve a motion of censure of these leaders who serve our Convention. Censure does not fire nor suspend someone. What it does is express our strong disapproval of a specific action. I believe that most messengers and the churches that sent us remain unaware of what was done in our name in 2022 and has remained … [Read more...] about The Speech I Planned to Give in Support of the Motion to Censure (by Louis Cook)

What I Was GOING to Say about the Censure Motion

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Some of you have noted that you saw me standing behind Juan Sanchez as he made his successful challenge to the censure motion made by Louis Cook. I had prepared to make an amendment to the motion and was next in line. Here is what I was going to say if I had been allowed to speak. "I rise to ask the messengers to remove the name Bart Barber from this motion to censure. I was saddened when Josh Wester gave his ARITF report yesterday, to hear his frustrations about the lack of support for robust abuse reform among the entities of the SBC. The full and unconditional support that was expressed … [Read more...] about What I Was GOING to Say about the Censure Motion

Presidential Election – Runoff of the Runoff (also 1 VP)

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Presidential Election Results - First Runoff We have another runoff. Here are the results of the first runoff. David Allen - 2577 votes, 30.19% Dan Spencer - 2600 votes, 30.46% Clint Pressley - 3330 votes, 39.01% Clint Pressley and Dan Spencer make the runoff. Dan Spencer defeated David Allen by only 23 votes - a razor-thin margin. FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT Election Brad Graves - 4072 Votes - 69.04% Michael Clary - 1812 votes, 30.72% Brad Graves is elected First Vice President. … [Read more...] about Presidential Election – Runoff of the Runoff (also 1 VP)

Presidential Election Results – Runoff Here We Come!

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We had six candidates. Here are the results. Jared Moore - 921 Votes, 10.27% Bruce Frank - 1396 votes, 15.56% David Allen - 1896 votes, 21.14% Dan Spencer - 1585 votes, 17.67% Mike Keahbone - 868 votes, 9.68% Clint Pressley - 2289 votes, 25.52% The runoff will be between Clint Pressley, at 25.52% David Allen at 21.14% Dan Spencer at 17,67%   I assume that runoff vote will be taken tomorrow.     … [Read more...] about Presidential Election Results – Runoff Here We Come!