Evangelism task force releases report, recommendations

A task force appointed last year to explore avenues of evangelistic renewal among Southern Baptists has released its final report, including a series of eight recommendations for individuals and groups at all levels of Southern Baptist life. "We are convinced that these suggestions can be heartily embraced by all gospel-loving Southern Baptists," the report stated, "regardless of differences in theology, methodology, or generational preferences." Released June 11, the report was presented Wednesday morning (June 13) by task force vice chairman Adam Greenway, a dean at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, following Paige Patterson's June 8 resignation as chairman. The 18-member task force was appointed by Southern Baptist Convention... Continue reading »

SBC resolutions affirm women, denounce abuse

Messengers to the 2018 Southern Baptist Convention affirmed the dignity and worth of women, denounced all forms of abuse and called for sexual purity among Christian leaders in adopting 16 resolutions Tuesday (June 12). Passage of the resolutions... Continue reading »

Aderholt resigns as SCBC associate executive director

Mark Aderholt, associate executive director and chief strategist for the South Carolina Baptist Convention for the last year and a half, has resigned, according to an SCBC statement released June 19. In the statement, Gary Hollingsworth, SCBC... Continue reading »