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A statement has been released by the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission — called the Evangelical Statement in Support of Israel — condemning the attacks on Israel, calling on Christians to pray for Israelis and Palestinians, and urging policymakers... Continue Reading »
The SBC Executive Committee made staff adjustments on Sept. 13 that eliminated five staff positions and two contractor positions, according to a statement. “Over the past few weeks, our current leadership and officers met at length to determine various... Continue Reading »
The SBC Executive Committee has begun an investigation into the circumstances leading to the resignation of Willie McLaurin. McLaurin resigned on Aug. 17 after confessing to falsifying his education background. He was serving as the interim president and CEO... Continue Reading »
The Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force has a new chairman, and SBC President Bart Barber has announced the appointment of a chairman for the Cooperation Group in response to the motion made by James Merritt at the 2023 SBC... Continue Reading »
(Updated 5/31/23) Much has changed for David Sons since mid-April. As the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting approaches in June, Sons is now the chairman of the Executive Committee and therefore an ex-officio member of a new search team tasked... Continue Reading »
In an unprecedented move, the SBC Executive Committee did not affirm the candidate nominated by the group’s Presidential Search Committee. Jared Wellman, the EC’s former chairman, did not receive the votes needed to become its next president and CEO.... Continue Reading »
UPDATE: According to news sources, the nomination of Jared Wellman as the next president of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee failed today on a 50-31 vote, and the Executive Committee is naming a new search committee. Sarah Rogers,... Continue Reading »
The search for a new president and CEO of the SBC Executive Committee may be nearing a completion. The EC will hold a special-called meeting on May 1 in Dallas to consider a recommendation from the search team. “Over... Continue Reading »
“We read in Colossians that the Lord is reconciling all things to Himself, so I think having a Sunday where we focus on racial reconciliation and the efforts to pursue real racial unity speaks to the continuing commitment of... Continue Reading »
More than 2O,OOO are dead following two major earthquakes that rocked southern Turkey and Syria on Feb. 6. Thousands are injured and millions of people have been affected by the disaster. In Turkey alone, more than 64,000 have been... Continue Reading »
Revival fires are stirring again at a small college in rural Kentucky near Lexington. Services, filled with preaching, singing and personal testimonies, have been ongoing at Asbury University and Theological Seminary since Feb. 8. According to university accounts, a... Continue Reading »
Rescue efforts were underway as the death toll continued to climb following strong earthquakes on Feb. 6 near the border of Turkey and Syria. As of Feb. 9, the confirmed death toll was approaching 12,000. Turkish President Recep Tayyip... Continue Reading »
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