EC adopts FY21 budgets; Pearson named CFO
The SBC Executive Committee met to approve the CP Allocation Budget and the EC operating budget. Also, there’s a new CFO coming to the EC.
Annual Meeting theme announced; Hurricane Sally hits Gulf Coast
We have an annual meeting theme for 2021, and there’s been a shakeup at First Baptist Atlanta. Also, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief teams are working across the country in multiple states.
Southwestern, Baylor file suit, allege “secret coup”; Addison named EVP
Southwestern and Baylor are suing a foundation that was set up to benefit the schools after a change in its governing docs has jeopardized millions. Also, Greg Addison is moving to the SBC Executive Committee as its new Executive Vice President.
State convention annual meeting plans continue to change; CP hits $16M for second consecutive month
The COVID-19 global pandemic has changed how many states will meet this fall and has also led to the cancellation of several meetings. Also, there’s good news regarding CP giving.
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Paul Chitwood Recommended as Next IMB President
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Johnny Hunt to be nominated to lead NAMB evangelism and leadership group
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