Department of Justice concludes Executive Committee investigation; ‘no further action’
NASHVILLE (BP) – The U.S. Department of Justice has concluded its investigation of the SBC Executive Committee, Southern Baptist leaders learned Feb. 29.
Southern Baptists widely affirm Iorg nomination to lead EC
NASHVILLE (BP) — In his book “Shadow Christians,” Jeff Iorg writes about being famous … “among the Baptists.”
Jeff Iorg to be nominated to lead SBC Executive Committee
NASHVILLE (BP) — A special-called meeting will take place March 21 for SBC Executive Committee members to consider the nomination of Jeff Iorg as the next EC president and CEO.
Long-term sexual abuse reforms, financial updates highlight EC meeting
NASHVILLE (BP) – At its meeting Feb. 19-20, the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee adopted a reduced Cooperative Program Allocation budget, deemed four churches not in friendly cooperation with the SBC and learned of the potential launch of a new non-profit organization to manage long-term sexual abuse reforms.
CP Allocation Budget total to decrease, auditors say EC financial practices remain viable
NASHVILLE (BP) — Executive Committee members voted Feb. 20 to recommend a 2024-25 Cooperative Program Allocation Budget of $190,250,000 based on current CP receipts and detailed predictive analysis of state convention projected budgets.
Executive Committee deems four churches not in friendly cooperation
NASHVILLE (BP) – The Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee deemed four churches not in friendly cooperation with the SBC Feb. 20.
EC UPDATES: Members hear from presidential search team, legal study group
EC members encouraged to ‘pencil in’ March 21 for President/CEO vote; EC members hear from legal strategy work group chairman.
Barber: Holy Spirit guides churches in difficult decisions
NASHVILLE (BP) – Jesus has promised His presence, His answer and His concurring action when any valid, New Testament church is deliberating over weighty matters, SBC President Bart Barber reminded Executive Committee trustees Monday night (Feb. 19) in Nashville during his address.
God’s provision, faithfulness steady in Executive Committee work, Howe said
NASHVILLE (BP) – God has carried the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee (EC) staff as it remains faithful in the work of the Convention amid dwindling numbers and other challenges, interim president and CEO Jonathan Howe told the committee Feb. 19.
Georgia Baptist leader Thomas Hammond withdraws from EC consideration
SUWANEE, Ga. (BP) – In an email to the Georgia Baptist Mission Board’s executive committee on Tuesday (Jan. 23), GBMB Executive Director Thomas Hammond revealed that he had been selected as the candidate to lead the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee but had withdrawn his name. The search team had kept the candidate’s identity confidential.
