A trustee for the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission is facing criticism for comments he made at a 9Marks event during the annual SBC meeting in Anaheim, California.
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5 Key Takeaways from Southern Baptists' Annual Convention
Southern Baptists elected a new president, passed recommendations from a sexual abuse task force, and commissioned more than 50 new missionaries during their annual meeting, which was held this week in Anaheim, California.
Here are five key takeaways from the convention:
Southern Baptist Convention Approves Sex Abuse Reforms
The Southern Baptist Convention took another step towards addressing sexual abuse in its churches Tuesday by approving several sex abuse reforms during the first day of the denomination's annual meeting.
Rick Warren's Church Remains in SBC, for Now, after Debate over Female Pastors
The California church founded by Pastor Rick Warren remains a Southern Baptist congregation – for now – after a contentious debate Tuesday and after Warren himself appealed to messengers at the SBC Annual Meeting.
Bart Barber Elected SBC President: Wants an 'Army of Peacemakers' in Denomination
A Texas pastor who wants to unleash an “army of peacemakers” within the denomination was elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention Tuesday.
Pastor Daniel Dickard Defeats Voddie Baucham in SBC Pastor's Conference Presidential Race
Popular Preacher and author Dr. Voddie Baucham lost his bid to become the next president of the Southern Baptist Convention's Pastor's Conference to North Carolina Pastor Daniel Dickard.
Voddie Baucham, John MacArthur Speak on the Importance of Bold Faith at CBN Event
On Sunday, Dr. Voddie Baucham and pastor John MacArthur delivered messages on the importance of having bold faith at an event hosted by the Conservative Baptist Network.
Jack Graham Endorses Tom Ascol for SBC President: 'He's a Man of the Word'
Texas Pastor Jack Graham, a former president of the Southern Baptist Convention, has endorsed Florida Pastor Tom Ascol for the SBC presidency ahead of the Annual Meeting this week in Anaheim, California.
Former SBC President Johnny Hunt Suspended as Pastor Emeritus at First Baptist Church Woodstock following Sexual Assault Allegations
First Baptist Church Woodstock in Woodstock, Georgia, has formally suspended Johnny Hunt, a former president of the Southern Baptist Convention, as pastor emeritus after an investigation revealed credible allegations that he sexually assaulted a younger pastor's wife over a decade ago.
Task Force Urges SBC to Create Website to Track Abusers within the Church
The Southern Baptist Convention's sex abuse task force is urging the denomination to create a “Ministry Check” website to track abusive pastors, church employees and volunteers.
