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Southern Baptists
The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) ranks among the world’s largest Christian denominations and is the largest Protestant body in the United States. Founded in Georgia in the years preceding the Civil War, the denomination remains centralized in the South, but claims member churches throughout the nation. Since its inception, the denomination has faced internal and external tension over a bevy of social issues—notably slavery, racism, missions, homosexuality, and women in ministry—but always central to its theology has been the traditional Baptist doctrine of believer’s baptism. During the first decade of the 21st century, the SBC was recognized as leader in humanitarian aid for its response to a series of regional natural disasters.
Southern Baptist Surprise!
Why are so many African Americans attracted to a church that was once identified with white racism?
September 1, 2004
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Black churches are booming. Why they are not sending.
April 2, 2013
Russell Moore Elected as Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission President
Why the next voice of the Southern Baptists says he wants to speak with 'convictional kindness.'
March 26, 2013
Catholics and Baptists Together
The recent synod of bishops sounded notes Protestants can sing.
February 13, 2013
Why Adoption Became Russell Moore's Personal Cause
And why more evangelicals should be joining him.
January 2, 2013
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December 3, 2012
Superstorm Sandy Spotlights Surge in Southern Baptist Church Plants
Out of 118 new SBC churches in Northeast, all but four are still going strong.
November 9, 2012
The Second Coming Christ Controversy: More Leaders Speak Out
David Jang's emissaries to Singapore speak for the first time on why they believed he was a new Christ, why they changed their minds, and how his organization operates.
September 12, 2012
The Second Coming Christ Controversy
David Jang has become an increasingly influential figure in Asian and now American evangelicalism. He and his followers have founded media outlets and a Christian college and are key influencers in the World Evangelical Alliance. But many say he leads a group that has encouraged the belief that he's the 'Second Coming Christ.' Is there any truth to the allegations?
August 16, 2012
David Platt: What I Really Think About the 'Sinner's Prayer,' Conversion, Mission, and Deception
My concerns are not about prayer or election, but about authentic conversion and regenerate church membership.
June 28, 2012
Southern Baptists Debate the Sinner's Prayer
After David Platt called it "superstitious," resolution says it's no incantation.
June 20, 2012
As Baptists Prepare to Meet, Calvinism Debate Shifts to Heresy Accusation
Hundreds, including seminary presidents, have signed a statement on salvation criticized by both Reformed and Arminian theologians.
June 18, 2012
Fred Luter's Southern Baptist Presidency Is About More than Race
United enthusiasm for the denomination's first African-American head signals other demographic changes, too, insiders say.
June 15, 2012
Luter vs. Land
As Southern Baptists prepare to install their first black president, observers disagree on how much clout Fred Luter will have in a denomination closely identified with high-profile figures such as the newly reprimanded Richard Land.
June 1, 2012
Interpretation Sparks a Grave Theology Debate
Apologist’s questioning of Matthew 27 creates theological war of words.
November 7, 2011
Southern Baptist Convention Considers Name Change Again
Task force will discuss whether regional moniker is a barrier to attendance.
September 21, 2011
Battle for the Bible Translation
Our movement is wide enough to include a variety of methods.
September 2, 2011
Gender Debate: SBC Pastors Denounce NIV
Southern Baptist delegates passed a resolution criticizing the 2011 update and asked LifeWay stores not to sell the Bible translation.
July 26, 2011
Challenging Individualism
N.C. proposal raises age-old questions of Baptist identity.
November 3, 2010
The Reformer
How Al Mohler transformed a seminary, helped change a denomination, and challenges a secular culture.
October 1, 2010
40 Days of (Political) Purpose
Activists push 40-day prayer vigil as lead-up to Election Day, while Delaware gives boost to social conservatives.
September 17, 2010
Why Women Want Moore
Homespun, savvy, and with a relentless focus on Jesus, Beth Moore has become the most popular Bible teacher in America.
August 13, 2010
The Great Commission Resurgence Debate
A guide to what the Southern Baptist Convention is arguing over today.
June 15, 2010
Life in Those Old Bones
If you're interested in doing mission, there could hardly be a better tool than denominations.
June 11, 2010
Out of Context
Debate over 'Camel method' probes limits of Muslim-focused evangelism.
March 23, 2010
Sending Slowdown
Recession reduces appointment of missionaries but not applications.
August 25, 2009
A Private Matter
Forced resignation of Southern Baptist leader prompts calls for transparency.
July 13, 2009
Revolution Redux
Southern Baptists debate relationship between evangelism and identity.
June 26, 2009
Tiptoeing through TULIP
Layoff allegations reveal Calvinism tensions at Baptist seminary.
March 10, 2009
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Whether you’re talking to someone who’s searching for a church, committing to a church or leaving one, the conversation sounds a lot like a love story. In many ways, it is. (AL.com)
Baptist historian Leon McBeth dies
LifeWay Christian Resources contracted with him to write an interpretive history for the publishing house’s 100th anniversary, but after seeing the final version the agency’s board of trustees halted publication. (ABP)
For some Baptists, the name of the church is hindrance to saving souls
A growing number of Southern Baptist congregations around the country are quietly moving away from their denomination’s historic namesake — worried that it conjured up images of pipe organs, narrow-mindedness or stuffy, formal services. (The Miami Herald)
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