Black Southern Baptists Weigh in on Critical Race Theory Critique by Officials
The president of the National African American Fellowship told Baptist Press the SBC seminary presidents’ statement created concerns among African American pastors.
Southern Baptist Seminary Presidents Double Down on Bad Theology on Race
At a recent annual meeting, seminary presidents in the Southern Baptist Convention reasserted the SBC’s dismissal of Critical Race Theory. Jim Wallis argues that opposing CRT as bad sociology is bad theology.
Six White Men Shouldn’t Decide Southern Baptist Position on Race
Last week’s statement from the presidents of six SBC seminaries opposing critical race theory isn’t good for the denomination. I don’t think they understand how problematic it is to have six White men meeting to discuss race without having anyone of color in the room
Is it Time for Black Christians to Give Up on the SBC?
At this point, it is clear this is who the SBC is. The SBC remains committed to the very racism and hatred that instigated its founding. Read full piece
Is Critical Race Theory Incompatible with the Gospel?
Whether things that emerge from outside the church can be put into service for the work of the gospel is a perennial question in Christian history. Read full piece
Southern Baptist Leaders Amplify Trump’s Lies About Election Fraud
Prominent Southern Baptist leaders were among those taking to social media Dec. 2 to affirm and defend Donald Trump’s 46-minute video in which he repeated blatantly false accusations that the 2020 election was rigged against him and should be overturned. Read full piece
SBC Seminary Presidents Denounce Critical Race Theory
All six presidents of Southern Baptist Convention seminaries signed a joint statement released Monday denouncing Critical Race Theory. The statement purports to add to the SBC’s confessional document, adding yet another doctrinal layer for affirmation at the schools.
Movement Wants to Make Southern Baptists Conservative Again
A new network of pastors says it’s trying to unite the SBC. But its critics fear the opposite. Read full piece
White Christian America Built a Faith-Based Safety Net. What Happens When It’s Gone?
Faith groups are quick to lend a hand when disaster strikes. But with organized religion fading, who will pick up the slack? Southern Baptists do lots of disaster relief, but where will that relief come from as the denomination shrinks?
Kansas-Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists Names New Executive Director
The Kansas-Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists elected a new executive director Oct. 16. David Manner, associate state executive director since 2012 and on staff with the convention since 2000, will assume the role March 1.