SBC

“Tchividjian derided the denomination for claiming to have ‘little authority against abusive churches and pastors,’ yet mustering up authority if it needs to confront an SBC church that has ‘ordained a woman or a gay man.’” - Church Leaders

“Churches should be a refuge for those who have experienced abuse. But, too often, survivors haven’t found the protection they deserve and the care they need from the church.” - ERLC

ERLC has released the report, Faith and Healthy Democracy. - Russell Moore announcement - The report introduction

SBC leaders hope newly launched “Baptism Sunday” will help boost numbers.

“During convocation, Mohler announced the inauguration of two endowed faculty positions featuring central figures in both the Southern Baptist Convention and Southern Seminary: Mark Dever as the Duke K. McCall Professor of Pastoral Leadership and Robert L. Plummer as the Collin and Evelyn Aikman Professor of Biblical Studies.” - BPNews

“It is important to make it a big deal,” he said. “The more people coming to the convention means more people will hear our message…. Let’s encourage and empower our people and say, ‘let’s do something big for the sake of the Gospel.’” - BPNews

“The Founders documentary trailer uncovers a larger disagreement over how to approach secular theories around race and gender.” - Christianity Today

“Three Founders Ministries board members resigned this week after a controversial trailer the organization released for its upcoming cinedoc on social justice in the Southern Baptist Convention seemed to demonize sexual abuse survivors.” - Christian Post

“Danny Akin, president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in North Carolina, and R. Albert Mohler Jr., president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kentucky, issued statements to Baptist Press July 31 after Tom Ascol, president of Founders Ministries, defended the upcoming video/documentary titled ‘By What Standard.’” - BPNews

Danny Akin: “There is an essential equality between men and women,” he said, “and yet within that framework God has established distinctive roles and assignments for men and for women, and we rejoice in that good gift of God.” - BPNews