Wright calls for ‘radical’ change

The new president of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) called for a “radical reprioritization” of spending in remarks to convention leaders Sept. 21.

In his first remarks to the SBC Executive Committee, Bryant Wright, pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Marietta, Ga., said, “It is my hope and dream, knowing the autonomy within our convention, that the leaders within our state conventions will take a radical, prayerful look at this priority.

“State leaders could be the real heroes here,” he continued.

“They are controlling the funds. The Southern Baptist Convention has no authority in this area. It is my hope that there will be a radical reprioritization so that we can bring about these thousands of people groups who have practically no witness of the gospel.”  (BP)