By a nearly unanimous vote
#SBC21
voted to approve a far-reaching investigation of the Executive Committee and their actions in regard to sexual abuse. Thank you
@DGrantGaines
and
@ronniep
Paige Patterson has publicly acknowledged his role in the formation of the CBN. Those who denied this can acknowledge their error. Those who questioned our integrity for pointing out this truth are welcome to correct the record.
For the love of our Holy God, please stop harassing and attacking our sister in Christ
@jenlyell
- she is a person. Jesus died for her and your attacks on her are hurtful.
Stop.
If there has been one theme of
#SBC21
it has been that the messengers WILL NOT accept business as usual from the
@SBCExecComm
and
@ronniefloyd
.
We called for change.
We have full confidence in
@pastorrolland
as he leads. Pray for him. Hopefully, there is help on the way.
We are not an official account of the Southern Baptist Convention, but we have no problem saying we find this vile and disgusting. Mike Huckabee should apologize.
The SBC and the
@SBCExecComm
needs to have light shined on its dark places. Too many things have been hidden, swept under the rug, and kept in the dark.
If we are gonna keep asking for revival it must start with honesty, repentance, and letting the light shine in the corners.
@bethmoorelpm
Beth, sorry about all this today. Looks like you've been treated a bit unfairly because there were some landmines in there that most people would not know. Praying for you.
Absolutely huge. Convention votes overwhelmingly to amend nominations report so that Dan Anderson is able to serve his second term on
@ERLC
trustee board.
#SBC18
Tony is addressing political and racial issues with more courage and conviction than has been heard in some time.
"However we vote, Christians must be kingdom independents."
On an EC which resisted progress on sexual abuse, where officers (previous) intentionally became obstacles to solutions,
@JaredcWellman
raised his voice. He took a lot of flak. He was called on the carpet. We owe him a debt of gratitude.
He is a hero in all of this.
#SBC21
priorities today:
1. Elect Ed Litton
2.
@toddbenkert
motion on abuse investigation
3.
@DGrantGaines
@ronniep
motion on EC investigation
4. Rein in out of control SBC Executive Committee
5. Defeat Business Finanical Plan from EC
6. Appreciate
@jdgreear
leadership
Those who claim that the SBC is becoming egalitarian have trouble arguing that after the ballots just announced. A nationally known, powerful man like Rick Warren was voted out by nearly 90% of messengers. We are complementarian. Those who say otherwise need to stop.
In 40 years of coming to conventions, I (Dave) have NEVER seen anything close to the Executive Committee's recommendation getting voted down nearly unanimously.
My good friend
@jerryvines
just told me Dr. Adam Greenway is a wonderful man and not part of the
@drmoore
SBC deep state regime trying to subvert the will of the church members! So glad to hear this news!
@toddstarnes
FYI. I do not like publishing rumors. The CoB was contacted by people intending to bring an amended report. The story was true.
When they saw the building was full, it appears they decided against it.
This was real, as best I can confirm.
The chairman of the SBC’s Executive Committee,
@pastorrolland
, plans to call for an independent investigation into the committee’s handling of sexual abuse claims…
“It’s never the wrong time to do the right thing,” he said.
Via
@RNS
Fred Luter will nominate Ed Litton for SBC President tomorrow.
Key moment of Dr.
@EdLitton
's video:
🔹on the value of ethnic diversity for SBC
🔹care for abuse survivors
🔹unity through humility
See full video here:
#EdLittonSBC
#SBC21
So far, after day 1, no pirates were able to pillage, loot, or plunder the
#SBC21
ship. We sail again tomorrow. Hopefully, no marauders with ill intent will
#taketheship
tomorrow either.
This is explosive.
@ronniefloyd
says survivors don't matter...only pleasing the base.
The
@SBCExecComm
needs to be investigated. Ronnie Floyd must repent of his failed leadership.
And for the love of all that is good, if you are considering voting Stone...RETHINK!
What is new is the growth of self-appointed theological police within the SBC who are not content unless every church conforms to their interpretation on pretty much every controversial theological, political, or social issue.
Statement from SBC Voices:
SBC Voices is proud to stand with
@Dave_Pittman
and the other survivors in this tragic story, and we stand with
@BushTroy
and his article published yesterday.
You can read the article here:
Moments ago,
@PastorMikeStone
told
@freedomsbride
— just outside the
#SBC21
convention hall — that she was “doing harm” to the denomination. As she walked away in tears, pastors and messengers came up to shake his hand and wish him luck tomorrow.
Dr. Willy Rice is nominating Mike Stone, focusing on apostasy and idolatry - all that is wrong with the SBC.
Willy is defining Mike's candidacy as in opposition to dealing with sexual abuse.
It was an angry, negative speech.
Jarrett Stevens is nominating Dr. Bart Barber
@bartbarber
for a second term as SBC President. His nomination has focused on the good things happening at FBC Farmersville and in the national SBC. Great speech.
Bart has earned a second term.
For over 25 years and I have never known a time when we were more in need of a candidate with a Unifying Heart and Pastoral Sensitivities than we do now. The one candidate who is bursting with both of those qualities is Ed Litton. -
@_JayAdkins
Read:
One of the finest seminary reports we’ve seen in recent years from Dr. Bingham. He handled a most difficult situation with grace, integrity, and respect. Well done.
#SBC18
#SBCAM18
🚨Help us get word out.🚨
This is why we need to elect
@PastorAdamGBC
as SBC Recording Secretary.
Vote will be TOMORROW MORNING, even though speeches were given tonight. Crazy parliamentary situation.
#SBC21
#SBC2021
We need change at the Executive Committee today.
This amendment is a step too far. It is unwise, unnecessary, unBaptist, and it will be a disaster if we adopt it.
One of the most important things we can do this week is defeat the Law amendment. -
@davemiller7
Surgery update on
@davemiller7
:
Praise God, our healer!!
Doctors are saying it went better than they could have hoped. They believe all cancer was removed & they were able to do so in a way that was minimally invasive.
This was the best case scenario. Dave is in recovery now.
This thread helps explain why
@toddbenkert
’s motion being referred to the
@ERLC
was not a defeat, but actually what was intended.
#SBC21
Attention then turned to the Gaines/Parrot motion, which Todd rescued – calling messengers to bring it to the floor.
God has broken my heart for abuse survivors since early in my 20s. Starting with a young woman who was a younger classmate of my wife, I saw first-hand the devastating long-term impact of sexual abuse.
Daniel Dickard has been elected 2023 Pastors Conference present 50% to 44% (several disallowed ballots that wouldn't have changed the outcome).
Congratulations Dan.
I just received a credible report from a credible source. I hope it DOESN'T happen, but...
CBN breakfast is happening now. The report is that they are going to go over, en masse, at the beginning of the morning session.
They are going to seek to move the PRESIDENT ELECTION!
An Open Letter to Dr. Al Mohler and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Board of Trustees Regarding Honoring the Founding Slaveholders (by Wm. Dwight McKissic, Sr.
@pastordmack
)
Key moment of Dr.
@EdLitton
's video:
🔹on the value of ethnic diversity for SBC
🔹care for abuse survivors
🔹unity through humility
See full video here:
#EdLittonSBC
#SBC21
Every SBCer needs to pray for her, not prey upon her. The utter wickedness of those who add to her suffering by slander, by shoddy journalism, by lies...you should be ashamed before a holy God.
Speaking on behalf of the entire
#SBC21
we just informed my friend
@david_bumg
*the ac guy* that he is absolutely NUTS, but in a good way.
Checking to see if Akin still has him blocked.
Dave Miller’s surgery to remove kidney cancer is scheduled for tomorrow.
1. Would you pray for him & Jenni today & tomorrow?
2. Would you share this GoFundMe link to help with the cost?
3. Would you consider giving toward the goal?
@davemiller7
Huge, important details about the Guideposts investigation into the SBC Executive Committee announced earlier today.
#SBC21
These considerations must be addressed.
Guidepost is a highly skilled and qualified firm and I have confidence in their ability to do what the SBC needs.
HOWEVER, the ability to do what they are capable of will depend on the EC letting them do their job. Here's what you should ask for that isn't commissioned yet:
From my vantage point, it looked like around 20 or so people voted against the ARITF report.
The messengers have spoken clearly, multiple times, that we want substantive, effective sexual abuse reform in the SBC.