Thread by @jaredcornutt

Intial takeaway from #SBC23:

1️⃣ The SBC is not drifting. I don’t see how you could walk away from this convention and believe otherwise.

2️⃣ The SBC is a people committed to the Great Commission.

3️⃣ The SBC is prepared to speak toward hard issues with biblical clarity.

On point one, the messengers overwhelmingly disfellowshipped 3 churches out of step with what we believe.

Clarity was offered for what we believe about the office of pastor with 2 of these churches, and other motions.

All these votes were overwhelming.

On point 2, we commissioned 79 missionaries. @DrPaulChitwood emphasized supporting the “home team” and I heard a lot of pastors really thinking about to get to their churches.

The Great Commission is urgent and Southern Baptists are doing their part to be obedient.

On three, we had a great slate of resolutions. The committee led by @dsons helped us say how we think through cultural shifts. And they led by emphasizing that Scripture is the lens in which we view these issues.

Honestly, the most positive resolutions process I can remember.

One last thing, southern baptists showed how confident they are in the directions.

@bartbarber wasn’t owed a second year, but he earned it. And the messengers overwhelmingly believed this.

He led with humility and fairness. I’m grateful for another year with Bart leading.