“We must streamline operations and focus more narrowly on our core functions … The EC has a limited but essential function in the SBC eco-system. Limited does not mean unimportant,” EC president Jeff Iorg shared June 8 during the EC meeting in Orlando.
As Southern Baptists return to Orlando, Florida, for its annual meeting this week, we recall other SBC milestones connected to Orlando.
The Orlando meeting in 2000 is remembered for adopting a revised confession — that strengthened language on biblical authority, formally limited the office of pastor to men, incorporated the family amendment and added clearer statements on several social and moral issues.
In 2009, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary President Danny Akin worked with Johnny Hunt, the SBC president at the time, to flesh out the idea of a Great Commission Resurgence.
Orlando was also the “site” of the canceled 2020 annual meeting because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Southern Baptist leaders, in an effort led by Lifeway Christian Resources, have released a new statement intended to help guide pastors and ministers in the application of AI.
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for June 14, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Southern Baptist Convention President Clint Pressley and the two announced candidates seeking to succeed him urged pastors this week to pursue doctrinal clarity, rebuild trust and keep the Great Commission at the center as messengers prepare to gather in Orlando for the SBC Annual Meeting.
Iran fired missiles at Israel Monday morning (June 8) in several waves of attacks. Sirens sounded in Tel Aviv and explosions from missile intercepts could be heard over the city.
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for June 14, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.
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