Racial Reconciliation

ANAHEIM, Calif. (BP) – Outgoing Southern Baptist Convention President Ed Litton, former SBC president Fred Luter and noted author and pastor Tony Evans announced an initiative June 15 to build racial unity nationwide, conducted by the local church.

KELLER, Texas (BP) -- A couple of years after Kason Branch planted Creekstone Church in Keller, he had an idea that he believed would improve his community.

WASHINGTON (BP) – Southern Baptist leaders commended the enactment of an anti-lynching law that required more than 120 years of legislative efforts before succeeding.

The people of God should delight in the different colors that make up the human race. Each shade is a reflection of the Creator’s beauty and creativity.

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (BP) – Key California Baptist leaders discussed Kingdom initiatives with Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee Interim President and CEO Willie McLaurin March 14 in Riverside, Calif., in advance of the 2022 SBC Annual Meeting.

In a moment of politicization and tribalism, conversations are always difficult. There are any number of topics today that cause controversy: who to vote (or not) for in the next election, responding to COVID restrictions, and how to think about protests both domestically and abroad. But there are few conversations that are as difficult to have as discussions of race.

NASHVILLE (BP) – Achieving racial reconciliation calls for building friendships over a meal, the audience for a Southern Baptist-sponsored conversation was told Wednesday (Feb. 23).

Samford University dedicates Racial Reconciliation Memorial; WMU names four Acteens to national panel.

NASHVILLE (BP) – A conversation among Southern Baptists could provide another move toward racial reconciliation and an opening for the Gospel of Jesus, says Ed Litton.

NASHVILLE (BP) – Most Protestant pastors say every church should strive to achieve racial diversity, but few are achieving it.