WHEREAS, The Southern Baptist Convention has become a highly visible denomination through the blessings of God; and
WHEREAS, The Southern Baptist Convention and its people have been historically and traditionally drawn together to accomplish work in evangelism, education, and missions; and
WHEREAS, The Southern Baptist Convention has entered into major efforts in evangelism (Good News America, God Loves You), education, and missions (Bold Mission Thrust).
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, That we messengers of the Southern Baptist Convention meeting in Dallas, June 11-13, 1985, affirm our commitment as a Convention to the priorities of evangelism, education, and missions; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, That Southern Baptists as individuals be encouraged to make evangelism, education, and missions priorities within their sphere of influence to the end that the Great Commission might be carried out throughout our world.