On Bivocational, Volunteer, And Part-time Ministers
[…] church in addition to the duties of non-church employment and family activities; and WHEREAS, The Kingdom efforts of the churches of the Southern Baptist Convention could not be accomplished by […]
On The Crisis Of Illegal Immigration
WHEREAS, The crisis of illegal immigration in the United States impacts tens of millions of people in many different ways; and WHEREAS, Christians have responsibilities in two realms: as citizens […]
On Needed Care and Support for Pastors and Ministry Leaders
[…] of pastors and other ministry leaders; and be it further RESOLVED, That we commend the kingdom work being done by local associations, state conventions, and denominational entities to provide care […]
In Recognition Of The Centennial Of Royal Ambassadors
[…] deacons, church leadership volunteers, and other men committed to the cause of Christ and His kingdom were greatly influenced by their experiences as members or leaders of Royal Ambassadors; and […]
Resolution On The Role Of Women
[…] multiplied avenues of service, women have made immeasurable contributions to the home, society, and the Kingdom of God, and WHEREAS, Many women today are answering God’s call for service within the home, […]
Resolution On Convention Organization
[…] largely to the redemption of mankind and to the direction of its life in the Kingdom of God on earth; therefore be it, RESOLVED, 1st, That a Commission of seven judicious men […]
Resolution On Ministers
[…] running from eighteen to fifty percent, thus imperiling the work of Christ’s churches and his kingdom in all phases of his service; Therefore be it RESOLVED, That this Convention call […]
On Religious Liberty In A Global Society
[…] This conviction is grounded in the teaching of our Lord Jesus who declared that His Kingdom is “not of this world” (John 18:36), and therefore He has not authorized any […]
Resolution On Cooperation With Other Baptists
[…] established by individuals who wish to cooperate for some common end or ends in the kingdom of God. This Convention is not an ecclesiastical body composed of churches, nor a federal body […]
On The Global Aids Crisis
[…] RESOLVED, That we call on our churches to model the reconciliation and mercy of the Kingdom of God by showing compassion to those suffering with AIDS—both across the globe and in our […]
Resolution On Ministerial Integrity
[…] role of the bivocational minister as one used of God in the work of His kingdom. Be it further RESOLVED, That this Convention encourage Southern Baptists to provide encouragement and […]
Resolution On Appreciation For Porter Wroe Routh
[…] That his resolution stand as a tribute to the life’s work of our colleague in Kingdom service, and as an acknowledgement that Southern Baptists are better people because of his […]
Resolution On Astronaut Prayer
[…] make possible the peaceful exchange of ideas and freedom of travel between the peoples of our two nations to the end that Christ will be glorified and his kingdom be extended.
Doug Coleman
If our church were sending a missionary to a hard place, say, like Central Asia, we would want to make sure that missionary was trained for ministry, wouldn’t we? Well, […]
On Political Engagement
[…] participation in the democratic public policy and political process in order to help fulfill the kingdom mandate taught in the Bible and expressed in the Baptist Faith and Message “to […]
On Engaging The Direction Of The Public School System
[…] learning is, therefore, a part of our Christian heritage…Moreover, the cause of education in the Kingdom of Christ is co-ordinate with the causes of missions and general benevolence, and should […]
On Baptist Unity And Maintaining Our Public Witness
[…] allegiance—including, but not limited to, political, cultural, ethical, and societal allegiance— should be to the kingdom of God and not the kingdoms of men (Joshua 24:15; Matthew 6:24, 33); and WHEREAS, The […]
Resolution On The American Bible Society
[…] The American Bible Society is an effective agency of the American churches in extending God’s Kingdom by this means, BE IT RESOLVED, (1) That the Southern Baptist Convention endorse the […]
On the Importance of Revitalization and Replanting
[…] revitalization and replanting as an important component of fulfilling the Great Commission and advancing the kingdom of God; and be it further RESOLVED, That Southern Baptists encourage our churches to prayerfully consider […]
Resolution On The Officers Of The Southern Baptist Convention
[…] faithfulness to Christ, and his loyalty to the Word of God and service to his kingdom through his churches. Dr. Paschall has represented us well as a greatly gifted spokesman […]