Thread by @jaredcornutt

One last #SBC23 for now regarding my amendment to BFM:

I believe it was a needed and good edit to strengthen what we have always believed. Nothing change in belief, but gave more clarity.

At the same time, I am 100% of amending the process of how this happens.

It’s not lost on me on how significant this was. I assumed this motion would be referred, and I had no intentions of overruling that decision.

When it was brought out it seemed like a chance to let the messengers speak, and they did just that.

I am not in the camp that believes the messengers are dumb. I empathized in speaking for the amendment that this should not be considered lightly, and what it means.

The messengers voted decisively to amend. In fact, the question was called and 2/3 voted to end debate.

The messengers decided.

But I believe the process needs to be tighter. I plan to make a motion, or to speak for a motion, at #SBC24 to that end. I’m not sure how that would look yet, but I think it’s wise and needed as well.

Some say this has opened Pandora’s box.

I understand that sentiment but I believe the messengers would not make a substantive change to the BFM.

The amendment offered clarity to one of the issues we are facing right now.

Anything of change would likely be commited or voted down.

So, let’s work to that end in Indianapolis. And between now and then make disciples who make disciples to the ends of the earth for the glory of God.