Southern Baptists

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June 13, 2021
Despite claiming 14 million members, the Southern Baptist denomination has been in decline for 14 years due to widespread membership…
February 8, 2021
"What if something happens to [Biden], and Jezebel has to take over?" wondered one from the pulpit. "Jezebel Harris? Isn't…
January 24, 2021
Southern Baptist Convention's leadership declined to change the names of buildings named after slaveholders.
December 26, 2013
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The first black president of the Southern Baptist Convention supports Phil Robertson's biblical views on homosexuality…
June 12, 2013
HOUSTON (AP) - The Southern Baptist Convention approved a resolution Wednesday expressing its opposition to and disappointment in the Boy…
June 11, 2013
HOUSTON (AP) - Luter was first elected in 2012. His presidency comes at a time when the nation's largest Protestant…
June 10, 2013
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A decade ago, the Southern Baptist Convention was riding high...
June 21, 2012
TRAVIS LOLLER NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Southern Baptists passed a resolution opposing the idea that same-sex marriage is a civil…
June 19, 2012
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The Rev. Fred Luter Jr. was unopposed in being elected by thousands of enthusiastic delegates on…
June 19, 2012
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Southern Baptists may elect their first African-American president when they meet Tuesday as the nation's largest…