2009 SBC Annual Meeting Preview

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP)–Nominees to serve on the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, the four denominational boards — International Mission Board, North American Mission Board, LifeWay Christian Resources and GuideStone Financial Resources — the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, the six seminaries and the Committee on Order of Business have been selected by the 2009 SBC […]

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP)–Southern Baptist Convention President Johnny Hunt has named members of the Credentials Committee for the June 23-24 annual meeting in Louisville. Rick Mann of Fairview Baptist Church in Russell Springs, Ky., will serve as chairman. Other committee members, listed by state, are: ARKANSAS — Tommy Miller, Union Valley Baptist Church, Beebe; Tony Buchanan, […]

WAKE FOREST, N.C. (BP)--Although the declaration, "Toward a Great Commission Resurgence," is now the "property" of Southern Baptist Convention President Johnny Hunt, the statement with more than 1,500 endorsers is the handiwork of Danny Akin, president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

JACKSON, Tenn. (BP)--Over the past two years we have called for consensus, renewal and bridge building in our shared work across Southern Baptist life. We applaud the fact that the spirit of that call is reflected in so many aspects of the recently released statement, "Toward a Great Commission Resurgence," by SBC President Johnny Hunt.

DES MOINES, Iowa (BP)--I begin with a serious word. The remainder of the document will take on a less sober tone.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP)--When the North American Mission Board began discussing a new denomination-wide evangelism initiative with our state and local partners back in 2006, we had no idea what the world would be like in the days leading up to the launch of the emphasis. Back in 2006, jobs were plentiful, credit was flowing, mortgages were easy to get and the bull market seemed like it would never end.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (BP)--The trustee chairman of the North American Mission Board believes the "Great Commission Resurgence" declaration creates an opportunity for dialogue about an issue he believes needs to be addressed: a merger of the SBC's two mission boards.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Reaction to the "Great Commission Resurgence" declaration in various quarters of Southern Baptist life includes questions about its tone, focus and lack of clarity.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--The "Great Commission Resurgence" declaration being circulated by Southern Baptist Convention President Johnny Hunt represents a heartfelt effort to deal with the challenges churches face with witness and ministry in today's culture, four men who signed the declaration have told Baptist Press.

2009 SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION ANNUAL MEETING THEME: LoveLoud: Actions Speak Louder Than Words SCRIPTURE: “In the same way, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 (HCSB) TUESDAY MORNING, JUNE 23, 2009 8:00 Concert of Praise –Scott C. White, […]