A group of Asian American church leaders are expressing their “profound concern, dismay and disappointment” following staff cuts by the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee
“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.
During its Sept. 19 morning meeting in Nashville, the SBC Executive Committee board of trustees approved a readjusted operating budget for the 2023–24 fiscal year and dealt with a variety of heavy topics.
“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 President Bart Barber challenged trustees to “look past those who tear down” and focus on cooperation.
For those who may not know what those in SBC EC committee meetings specifically do, we compiled a description of each committee and its responsibilities according to SBC bylaws.
SBC Executive Committee board of trustees set to meet in Nashville tonight and tomorrow.
