First person: Not just a declaration but a testimony of profound gratitude

FIRST-PERSON: Not just a declaration but a testimony of profound gratitude • Biblical Recorder

It was a significant moment in history. Everyone in the room felt the gravitas of the gathering May 13. The program was hemmed in worship and prayer. Jeff Iorg, president of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Executive Committee, said, “We have come to a moment we must lean forward.” Lean forward I did. I was [...]Read More...

First person: Not just a declaration but a testimony of profound gratitude

By Sandy Wisdom-Martin Executive director, national WMU It was a significant moment in history. Everyone in the room felt the gravitas of the gathering May 13. The program was hemmed in worship and prayer. Jeff Iorg, president of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, said, “We have come to a moment we must lean forward.” Lean forward I did. I was on the edge of my seat to watch the narrative of 100 years in the making unfold. The …