U.S. Circuit Judge Dana M. Douglas did not provide a reason for the Dec. 15 ruling declining the EC’s request to file an amicus brief in the McRaney v. NAMB case.
“Today, we had a second zoom Executive Committee meeting in the span of two weeks, which is indicative of the commitment of your EC trustees to fulfill their responsibilities on behalf of the SBC.” —EC chair Philip Robertson
“This is my doing. I approved it. I take full responsibility for the SBC’s having joined this brief,” said SBC President Bart Barber about the hotly contested amicus brief related to a sexual abuse case in Kentucky.
I look back now and see that it was actually kind of rude of me to dump all of my frustrations on my friend and colleague.
Reflecting on my half century, I can see how God has been faithful to place mentors in my life to help guide me during specific seasons, which assures me He will continue to do the same going forward.
“Even amid difficult business sessions, trustee board members and leaders — such as the SBC Executive Committee’s Carolyn Fountain of Louisiana — frequently showcase the joy of the Lord through lighthearted moments shared with their peers.”
While the anticipated next step regarding who will lead the SBC Executive Committee in the interim period changed mid-way through the trustees’ meeting this week, trustee chair Philip Robertson plans to begin a new search right away.
“We must move forward in unity for the sake of the convention and for the sake of gospel proclamation,” Jonathan Howe shares during EC interim president’s report.
SBC Executive Committee board of trustees set to meet in Nashville tonight and tomorrow.
It’s a great time to double check the list of goals we set for the year and see which ones might need some extra attention.
