By Diana Chandler Baptist Press NASHVILLE — Saying they faced a defining moment, the “most important crossroads” in a generation, departing SBC President J.D. Greear challenged Southern Baptists to hear the concerns of the entire body while unifying around the one true Gospel and the Great Commission. “If we believe in the sufficiency of Scripture as the rule for the church, let’s not rush into making the rules for the church

NOTE: This article has been updated to correct the wording of a sixth strategic action, which was adopted as an amendment. The strategic action is: “Prayerfully endeavor to eliminate all incidents of sexual abuse and racial discrimination among our churches.” By Timothy Cockes Baptist Press NASHVILLE — After two amendments, messengers to the 2021 SBC Annual Meeting adopted Vision 2025, a strategic initiative aimed at reaching every person in the world

By David Roach Baptist Press NASHVILLE — If the SBC Executive Committee’s meeting Monday (June 14) is any indication, the convention’s annual meeting this year could involve drama. In a series of closely contested votes at the Music City Center in Nashville, the EC declined to consider a motion related to sexual abuse, ousted a Conservative Baptist Network leader from an EC officer position and set up a potential SBC