Voices

  Is this the dawning of a new day for Southern Baptists or the sunset of a dying convention?   This seemed to be the metaphorical question going into the convention in Nashville on June 15-16, 2021.  I was there.  I wondered what would happen.  I was concerned about what would take place.  As those dates are behind us, here are three things that I have taken away from this convention. Grace is necessary. We listened to one another.  We heard the cries of those who are hurting.  We took action on behalf of those who needed someone to stand with them.  However, we did not do it in a way that was harsh.  We followed what Scripture says to "submit to one another."  I am grateful that the Executive Team stated through Ronnie Floyd that we will do what the messengers desire.  That is their role.  They are accountable to the messengers.  They did well to live that out and did so gracefully. It was hot!  Oh, so hot.  But the heat did not deter the business of the convention, nor did