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SBC Executive Committee meeting spawns debate over ERLC, Pastors’ Conference

Left to right, SBC EC President Ronnie Floyd, EC Chairman Mike Stone, and Credentials Committee Chairperson Stacy Bramlett answer questions during a press conference Feb. 18 in Nashville. SCOTT BARKLEY/Index

Posted Friday, February 21, 2020 3:48 pm

Scott Barkley

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ERLC, Pastors' Conference, SBC annual meeting, sexual abuse

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SBC Executive Committee meeting spawns debate over ERLC, Pastors’ Conference

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