SBC 2021: Morning recap for June 15

SBC President J.D. Greear and Randy Davis, executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, pray to open the June 15 morning session of the 2021 SBC Annual Meeting.
(Photo by Sam Evans)

SBC 2021: Morning recap for June 15

Here’s what happened this morning as the 2021 Annual Meeting got underway:

*Messengers heard reports from GuideStone Financial Resources, the Executive Committee report, NAMB Crossover and the North American Mission Board report.

*Multiple questions came from the floor during the reports and during the time for introduction of new motions.

*A proposal to change the ministry assignment of Lifeway Christian Resources failed in a ballot vote. 56% of messengers voted against the change; 43% voted in favor.

*Worship led by Branden Williams and The Summit Church worship team preceded final event on the morning program.

*SBC President J.D. Greear gave the President’s Address.

Stay tuned for more coverage of all this morning’s events, and watch a recap of Monday’s events here.

 

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