NEW ORLEANS (BP) – Southern Baptists were venturing to Las Vegas in 1989 for the SBC’s Annual Meeting, a controversial location due to the city’s negative reputation. Many reportedly threatened to boycott the meeting, but others recognized the intent – to emphasize evangelism and make an impact for the Gospel in the host city. “The intent that is being made to witness to the people in Las Vegas is a unique feature of this convention,” John Wright, chairman of the SBC Committee on Order of … [Read more...]
In special session, SWBTS board passes four motions in response to trustees’ claims
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was updated after publication to reflect that Aaron Sliger joined the task force appointed to conduct a financial investigation at SWBTS in March, not at its origin in October. A SWBTS spokesperson also told Baptist Press that Sligar did not lead the task force. FORT WORTH, Texas (BP) — In a special called meeting, May 30, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary trustees approved a motion “to publish the audited financials as one comprehensive report” from a … [Read more...]
Midwestern Seminary announces new doctoral degree in ministry to women
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Midwestern Seminary recently announced a new degree offering to its doctoral program, the Doctor of Ministry in Ministry to Women. Launching in the fall of 2023, the D.Min. in Ministry to Women seeks to expand the seminary’s efforts to develop theologically based strategies for ministry to women. I am grateful to announce our new Doctor of Ministry in Ministry to Women degree,” said President Jason Allen. “We desire to train both men and women for the church and this … [Read more...]
Three churches deemed ‘not in friendly cooperation’ plan to appeal to SBC
NEW ORLEANS (BP) – Three churches that were deemed not to be in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention by the SBC Executive Committee at its February meeting will be appealing that decision, it was announced, May 16. In total, eight churches have been deemed not in friendly cooperation with the SBC since the 2022 SBC Annual Meeting in Anaheim – two at the SBC EC’s meeting last September and six in February of this year. Though the SBC has disfellowshipped churches for … [Read more...]
SBC Executive Committee rejects Wellman’s nomination
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article has been updated to reflect the latest reporting from Baptist Press. DALLAS – Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Executive Committee (EC) trustees declined the nomination of Jared Wellman as the EC's president/CEO during a special called meeting in Dallas today (May 1). EC trustees rejected Wellman's nomination in a 50-31 vote, and a new EC presidential search committee has been named. Wellman, 39, is the pastor of Tate Springs Baptist Church in … [Read more...]
SBC Executive Committee presidential nomination announced, questioned
UPDATE: In 50-31 vote, SBC Executive Committee rejects Wellman's nomination. Read more here. Wellman to be nominated as SBC Executive Committee president NASHVILLE – Jared Wellman will be nominated to serve as EC president/CEO in a special called meeting in Dallas on today (May 1) at noon, Baptist Press (BP) reported, April 30. "Wellman, 39, is the pastor of Tate Springs Baptist Church in Arlington, Texas," the BP report says. "He served as a member of the EC from 2015-2023, serving as … [Read more...]
Charles Stanley, pivotal SBC president, TV preacher, dies
ATLANTA (BP) – Charles Stanley, a former Southern Baptist Convention president and one of the nation’s foremost television and radio preachers, passed away peacefully at his home today (April 18) at age 90. Stanley presided over the two largest annual meetings in SBC history — 45,531 messengers in 1985 in Dallas and 40,987 in 1986 in Atlanta — when conservatives faced the most pronounced opposition to anchoring the convention in biblical authority. As senior pastor of First Baptist … [Read more...]
Thomas Elliott, son-in-law of Roy Honeycutt, killed in bank shooting
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP) – A crisp spring morning turned deadly Monday morning (Apr. 10) when a gunman opened fire inside the Old National Bank in downtown Louisville. Four people were killed and multiple others were injured, including two police officers, before the Louisville Metro Police killed the gunman, according to LMPD. Police released the identity of the victims as: – Joshua Barrick, 40 – Thomas Elliot, 63 – Juliana Farmer, 45 – James Tutt, 64 Thomas Elliot was the … [Read more...]
Midwestern Seminary announces three new degrees, 14 new emphases
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Midwestern Seminary faculty approved curricular changes and added mentorship opportunities to its master’s program on March 30. The newly approved structure features double the number of available emphases, clear and attainable pathways to doctoral programs, and discipline-specific cohort offerings for Global Campus students. “I am grateful to be able to announce these new degrees and new emphases in our Master’s programs at Midwestern Seminary,” said President … [Read more...]
ARITF pivots, moves away from Guidepost Solutions
CHARLESTON, S.C. (BP) – Abuse Reform and Implementation Task Force chair Marshall Blalock announced Tuesday (April 4) the task force will no longer recommend Guidepost Solutions to establish and maintain a database for those credibly accused of sexual abuse. Messengers approved the creation of a “ministry check” website at the 2022 SBC Annual Meeting in Anaheim, Calif. The move comes after continued concerns were expressed by Southern Baptists to the ARITF in connection to a … [Read more...]
SBC EC calls May 1 special meeting to consider presidential candidate
NASHVILLE (BP) – The search for a new president and CEO of the SBC Executive Committee (EC) 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 the last 14 months, the search team has diligently prayed, discussed, and worked to identify the person to best lead the SBC Executive Committee through its present challenges and into a brighter future for our Committee and Convention,” search team … [Read more...]
Sons to lead 2023 Committee on Resolutions
FARMERSVILLE, Texas (BP) – SBC president Bart Barber has named South Carolina pastor David Sons as the chairman of the Committee on Resolutions for the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting to be held in New Orleans this June. Sons, lead pastor of Lake Murray Baptist Church in Lexington, S.C., was a member of the 2022 committee in Anaheim and serves as the vice chairman of the SBC Executive Committee. “I’m humbled and honored to have been asked to serve our Convention of churches as chairman of … [Read more...]
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