NASHVILLE — Executive Committee members and leaders of Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) entities celebrated Morris H. Chapman’s 15th anniversary as president of the Executive Committee during a reception in his honor Sept. 17 in Nashville.
“I never imagined having the privilege of serving in a position like this for Southern Baptists, and I can hardly believe it has been 15 years,” Chapman told Baptist Press. “It’s not an easy task. It’s a responsibility with a lot of challenges, but I have come to one deep conviction and that is, God’s hand is upon Southern Baptists.
“I just want to express my deep appreciation to you (Executive Committee members) and all the members of our Executive Committee who have gone before you for your commitment to be faithful to the task to which God has called you during this time,” Chapman said. “Those of us who have worked on staff, you have made this an easier job for us because you come to be alert, you come to be informed, you come to make prayerful decisions. I want to thank you for all you’re accomplishing and what those like you have accomplished before.”
The Executive Committee, based in Nashville, is the prime coordination entity of the SBC. It operates with 83 representatives from qualified states and regions and employs a full-time support staff to conduct the convention’s business between annual meetings.
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