We are weeks away from thousands of Southern Baptist messengers migrating to Dallas, Texas for the annual Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). Southern Baptists hold to the autonomy of the local church. Unlike a denomination, which consists of a top-down organizational structure, the SBC has a bottom-up polity. Local and like-minded churches choose to partner with … Continue reading THE ERLC NEEDS REFORM RATHER THAN BEING ABOLISHED
An Explanation of the SBC 2024 Law Amendment
The headlines read: from USA Today, "Southern Baptists reject ban on women pastors in historic vote," CNN prints, "Southern Baptists narrowly reject formal ban on churches with any women pastors," and The New York Times reports, "Southern Baptists Reject Tighter Ban on Women in Pastoral Posts." While these titles catch one's eye, they do not … Continue reading An Explanation of the SBC 2024 Law Amendment
