Albert Mohler, president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, has narrowed the language in his proposed amendment to focus on women “specifically preaching” in a pastoral capacity.
What happened: India’s recently tabled amendment to its FCRA laws governing foreign donations to charities marked the most pressing threat to Christian ministries — and other non-profits — in recent years. It was also far from the only means by which the Hindu-first government has sought to repress religious minorities.
Wiley Couch, 75, has served as facilities director at Red Bank & The Point Church for 45 years and has not missed a single Sunday in more than 1,500 consecutive weeks.
Truth and unity are not enemies. They belong together. Unity without truth becomes drift. Truth without unity becomes fragmentation. Southern Baptists need both.
“I will tell you they are embarrassing when they happen, and they are very unpleasant when they happen,” Albert Mohler shared Monday evening (June 1) in a social media post about reoccurring “episodes” that have impacted his public speaking.
Let’s chat about Al Mohler’s “truth and unity” amendment coming to the floor of the SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando. If you are attending the meeting and planning to vote as a messenger, I encourage you to read the amendment’s wording carefully and consider all aspects of what it means before casting your vote.
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