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African American President N.C These CorinthIANS Read interview cooperate to with Dan Cathy support missions page 16 page 11 JULY 7, 2012 • News Journal of North Carolina Baptists • VOLUME 178 NO. 14 • BRnow.org SBC elects first AFRICAN AMERICAN PRESIDENT N.C. Baptists share thoughts on ‘historic,’ ‘refreshing’ annual meeting By SHAWN HENDRICKS | BR Managing Editor & MELISSA LILLEY | BSC Communications here were no surprises during the Southern Baptist Convention’s (SBC) presidential election T June 19 in New Orleans, but the convention’s decision to elect Fred Luter Jr. as its first Afri- can American president was no less historic. While some Baptists described it as a “new day” for the convention, Daniel Akin, president of the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, N.C., contended it is “one of the most significant events in SBC history since the convention’s founding in 1845.” “It makes a statement as to who we have become and what we hope to be in the future,” added Akin, who nominated the pastor of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans as first vice president of the convention last year in Phoenix, Ariz. “I long for the day when the church on earth looks like the church in heaven. The election of Fred See Luter page 8 N.C. BAPTISTS TOP 2011 ANNIE GIVING BR staff ing to NAMB’s report, the 2011 offering came in at 3 For more stories about the percent over the 2010 offering. orth Carolina is the number one state in Annie “We’re very thankful for our partnerships with the 2012 SBC annual meeting Armstrong Easter Offering giving for 2011, conventions who have exceeded in their giving in a very 4-13 NKevin Ezell announced June 18, during the positive way,” said Ezell, NAMB’s president. see pages North American Mission Board’s (NAMB) appreciation “We’re extremely thankful and indebted to North luncheon in New Orleans. The event was held as South- Carolina Baptists for … catching the vision of what we’re ern Baptists gathered for their annual meeting. wanting to accomplish,” Ezell said after the luncheon. Last year, N.C. Baptists raised $5.5 million for the “But I think it has a great deal to do with Milton Hol- offering, which was just over Alabama’s Baptist conven- lifield being a leader. In a down economy when ev- tion that raised $5 million. South Carolina’s conven- erything seems to be flat lined or below, for us to be DISCIPLESHIP tion led the way among states with fewer than 2,500 tracking at 11 percent [above last year] this year, we’re churches. overwhelmed by that.” The top convention with 500 or fewer congregations Milton A. Hollifield Jr., executive director-treasurer was Maryland/Delaware. The state also has seen more of the Baptist State Convention of N.C., praised Baptists Be sure to check our than 30 mission church starts since the beginning of in the state for their commitment to missions giving, this year, according to NAMB’s progress report. which has also has led the way in past years among the next issue that will include Nationally, the 2012 Annie Armstrong offering is Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. a focus on discipleship. tracking 11 percent ahead of last year’s amount. Accord- See Annie page 9 2 JULY 7, 2012 • BIBLICAL RECORDER • News Journal of North Carolina Baptists OPPORTUNITY CORNER Messengers pass resolutions on Camp Caraway staff reunion ence, iConnect, sponsored by Carolina ‘Sinner’s Prayer,’ gay marriage Former staff members of Camp Baptist Association. Speakers are Tara Caraway are encouraged to attend its Furman of Knowing God Ministries and By TOM STRODE Baptist Press • Acknowledging and expressing grat- 50th anniversary July 21. There will be a Phyllis Foy from the North American | itude for the role of African Americans in celebration program and lunch from 10 Mission Board. Early bird tickets are $25; esssengers to the Southern Baptist work in the United States; a.m. until 1 p.m. After lunch, participants $30 after Sept. 17. It includes conference, Baptist Convention approved • Affirming community and human may use the recreation facilities around materials, breakfast, snacks and lunch. Contact Carolina Baptist Association for Mresolutions June 20 reaf- needs ministries by churches; camp. After supper, there will be a coun- firming their convictions regarding the • Celebrating the 200th anniversary cil ring and bonfire program. Saturday tickets at (828) 693-4274 or visit cbanc.org means of salvation and the inerrancy of this year of Baptist ministry in Louisiana; lunch, supper and recreation will be for a list of breakout sessions and other scripture while indicating their inten- • Expressing appreciation to God and free for those registered. There are camp information. tion to continue cooperating in the Great all those who helped with this year’s an- cabins set aside to house participants Training for worship teams in October Commission despite some theological nual meeting. who wish to stay Friday and/or Saturday differences. Messengers approved the resolution nights. Two cabins have been reserved for The Worship Arts Technology Sum- Among the nine resolutions passed in on a “sinner’s prayer” with what ap- females only. If you stay Saturday night, mit (WATS) is scheduled Oct. 5-6 at two sessions were ones: peared to be at least an 80 percent major- there will be a charge for Sunday break- Ridgecrest Conference Center. WATS is a • Identifying what is frequently de- ity. The other measures gained passage in fast. Staffers are encouraged to bring training opportunity for all church tech- scribed as a “sinner’s prayer” as a biblical unanimous or nearly unanimous votes. memorabilia or scrap books to share or nicians, musicians and vocalists seeking way of expressing repentance and faith The committee sought to emphasize donate to Caraway. Caraway is in the pro- worship arts and technology available in while providing some careful descrip- cooperation, said Scroggins, senior pas- cess of creating an historical room. audio, musicianship, lighting, recording, tions of what that means; tor of First Baptist Church in West Palm Contact Kecia Morgan at (800) 395- and media presentation. All skill levels • Reaffirming the belief the Bible is Beach, Fla. 5102, ext. 5613, or [email protected]. are welcome. Visit gotowats.com for more without error and attesting to the direct That seemed obvious in the resolu- You may also register online at http://www. information and to register. The early- creation and historicity of Adam and Eve; tions on a “sinner’s prayer” and coopera- baptistsonmission.org/Camps/Camp-Caraway/ bird cost is $99 per person. Oct. 4 will • Agreeing to continue to work tion between Calvinists and non-Calvin- Registration/Camp-Caraway-50-Year-Celebra- be WATS bootcamp for learning basics together to spread the gospel with an ists. tion-Staff-Reunion. Keep up with camp via which is $50 extra. Group discounts are understanding that the Baptist Faith and The explicit intention “from the time Facebook: www.facebook.com/camp.caraway. available for 5 or more people. Lodging Message, the convention’s confession our committee started meeting was to for.boys. prices vary by the number of occupants of faith, sets “sufficient parameters for try to present resolutions in a way that per room. Regional Bible study training offered understanding the doctrine of salvation” we could be winsome, that we could say Regional Transformational Sunday Connect church through prayer among Southern Baptists. strong things in a winsome way and do The resolution on cooperation ad- School and Transformational Bible Study Ardmore Baptist Church in Winston- it in a way that promoted unity among dressed some pre-convention “verbal events will take place from August Salem, will host Linked: Connecting Southern Baptists,” Scroggins said at a sparring” between non-Calvinists and through October for regions 3, 5, 6 and 8. Churches through Kingdom Prayer on news conference after the completion of Calvinists, Resolutions Committee Chair- Transformational training events are for Oct. 14-15. Linked is a free conference the resolutions reports. man Jimmy Scroggins acknowledged Sunday School and Bible study leaders sponsored by Pilot Mountain Baptist The way the committee put it was it afterward. to learn how to help their communities Association and churches in partnership “wanted to ‘demilitarize’ the resolutions Messengers also approved resolutions: transform into disciple-makers through with the Baptist State Convention of process,” he told reporters. • Opposing efforts to use the rhetoric the Bible. North Carolina. “We just felt like we wanted to affirm of the African American civil rights move- Dates and locations are subject to Speakers include Elaine Helms, Claude our commitment to the Baptist Faith and ment in the attempt to legalize same-sex change; visit ncbaptist.org for a full sched- King, Charlie Martin, Chris Schofield Message as our unifying confession of marriage; ule. Most events will be free. To help plan and Rick Shepherd. Visit ncbaptist.org/ faith,” he told reporters. • Protesting President Obama admin- an event for your region, contact Phil linked for more information. Contact the “Southern Baptists are going to have istration’s attempts to subvert religious Stone at (800) 395-5102, ext. 5643; pstone@ association at (336) 759-7622 or pmba.org to agree on the essentials. We’re going freedom in such arenas as health care, ncbaptist.org. to register for Monday’s lunch, $6 per to have to disagree on certain things, but marriage and the military; See Resolutions page 12 Associations unite for ministry training person. The annual Training Extravaganza Prayer retreat for seniors planned Aug. 18 will be at Trinity Baptist Church Seniors are welcome at the senior in Raleigh from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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