Abortion, sex abuse, racism, Christian unity addressed in diverse resolutions
The Resolutions Committee addressed abortion, sex abuse, racism and Christian unity during the 2021 SBC Annual Meeting.
Mandrell highlights God’s provision and future direction of Lifeway
Ben Mandrell, Lifeway Christian Resources president and CEO, expressed confidence in the future of the organization during his report to messengers at the 2021 SBC Annual Meeting.
Motion spurs task force to oversee SBC Executive Committee review
The motion, offered by Grant Gaines, pastor of Belle Aire Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, Tenn., was among 32 motions made by messengers to the 2021 SBC Annual Meeting June 15 in Nashville, the most in a decade.
Southern Baptists appoint 64 missionaries in Sending Celebration
“We’ve had plenty of hurdles and more than enough disruptions, but more than 500 new missionaries [including the 64 missionaries presented at the SBC annual meeting] have been appointed since the pandemic began. … Our work has not been thwarted,” said IMB President Paul Chitwood.
Two-day Send Conference emphasizes unity, mission and Gospel focus
Jointly hosted by the North American Mission Board (NAMB) and the International Mission Board (IMB), the June 13-14 Send Conference’s theme “Together on Mission” was designed to unite Southern Baptists around the Gospel. Speakers, from Tony Evans on Sunday night to David Jeremiah Monday afternoon, emphasized the importance of Christian unity in the fulfillment of the Great Commission.
Messengers overwhelmingly affirm resolutions targeting racial reconciliation, Hyde Amendment, Equality Act
Messengers to the 2021 SBC Annual Meeting approved a broad resolution on the Bible’s sufficiency regarding race and racial reconciliation Tuesday, June 15, but chose not to address specifically the contentious issue of critical race theory.
Ed Litton elected SBC president in runoff
In the press conference following his election as the 46th president of the Southern Baptist Convention, Ed Litton spoke of family, healing and conversations to come. All of those dealt not only with subjects such as racial reconciliation and sexual abuse, but a Convention still divided over how to approach them.
Barry Whitworth urges fervent prayer for SBC annual meeting
Baptist Resource Network Executive Director Barry Whitworth asks BRN churches to pray fervently for the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention in Nashville next week. He also reminds the BRN family that BRN's vision and mission will remain strong in PA/SJ, no matter what happens nationally.
‘Do Good Fridays’ at New Life PSU
Collegiate ministers at Penn State University are getting to see first-hand how God desires to bless His followers and others through our call to be a blessing to the world around us.