By Ronnie Floyd The SBC is a convention of churches. Churches plant churches, and churches send missionaries. Associations, state conventions, and national entities do not plant churches or send missionaries. These regional, statewide, and national Baptist bodies have the role of assisting churches in their Great Commission work. The local church is the headquarters of […]
Bill Townes addresses the SBC Executive Committee at the group’s February 2020 meeting. BP file photo By Jonathan Howe NASHVILLE — William “Bill” Townes, CFO of the SBC Executive Committee, announced his retirement from the post effective December 31, 2020. Townes and his wife DeAnna will relocate to Georgia to assist with care for their […]
“Georgia’s first-in-the-nation state chapter can serve as a model for others …”
The special-called EC meeting will be live-streamed …
In recent days, SBC Executive Committee President Ronnie Floyd has outlined a clear and compelling vision for Southern Baptists that, I believe, powerfully clarifies what we can and must do together in the next five years. To know Southern Baptists is to know a people who dream big in faith. Dr. Floyd’s vision is exactly what is […]
By Ronnie FloydWords hurt people. I have been told for years and found it to be true personally, “Hurt people, hurt people.” When words are used about someone or to someone that defame, demean, or degrade them, hurt occurs.The toxic talk occurring across social media platforms relating to Southern Baptist matters and relationships is inexcusable. […]
“… our deliberations will remain confidential …”
By Jason K. AllenThe Cooperative Program ought not be a sacred cow, but it is close to one for me. Begun by Southern Baptists nearly a century ago, it has proven to be a most effective and enduring way to support our collective ministry and mission work. Jason K. Allen I often visit […]
If Southern Baptists’ unity is built on “all of us agreeing on everything, then there really is no hope for us all,” said J.D. Greear, Southern Baptist Convention president, during his address to the SBC Executive Committee on Sept. 17. MORRIS ABERNATHY/Baptist Press By Grace Thornton NASHVILLE (BP) — If Southern Baptists’ unity is built […]
“Our convention realized we must shift from being reactive to proactive.”