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We Are Very Thankful & Happy To Announce That
West Stanly Baptist Church
Has Voted Unanimously For A New Full Time Pastor Warren Brown & His Precious Family...
We Are Very Excited...
Praising Jesus Our Lord For Sending This Godly Family
To Us...
West Stanly Baptist Church
Has Voted Unanimously For A New Full Time Pastor Warren Brown & His Precious Family...
We Are Very Excited...
Praising Jesus Our Lord For Sending This Godly Family
To Us...
Dear SBC Executive Committee Trustees and SBC Family,
I was planning to release this letter on Monday, October 11; however, I delayed the publishing of this letter until today, due to the death of my mother-in-law on Sunday and then the funeral which took place on Wednesday afternoon in Bridgeport Texas, October 13.
After serving as the senior pastor of the same church for over thirty-two years, I came here twenty-eight months ago in good faith because I believed in what we do together to advance the Good News of Jesus Christ to the whole world. It was this personal and pastoral commitment to the Great Commission vision that moved me to lead my church to invest heavily in the Cooperative Program and the ministries of the Southern Baptist Convention.
The Bible tells us in Psalm 90:12 these words, “Teach us to number our days carefully so we may develop wisdom in our hearts.” We are told these words because each of our days are limited and we must determine how we believe God wants us to use them for His glory.
While Jeana and I have no idea where we are going and what we will do in the future, today I submit my resignation as the President and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee. I will serve through Sunday, October 31, 2021.
In the midst of multiple challenges facing the SBC, I was asked to come here because of my proven personal integrity, reputation, and leadership. What was desired to be leveraged for the advancement of the Gospel by those who called me here, I will not jeopardize any longer because of serving in this role.
As President and CEO of the SBC Executive Committee, I have fiduciary duties. The decisions made on Tuesday afternoon, October 5, in response to the 2021 Convention now place our missionary enterprise as Southern Baptists into uncertain, unknown, unprecedented and uncharted waters. Due to my personal integrity and the leadership responsibility entrusted to me, I will not and cannot any longer fulfill the duties placed upon me as the leader of the executive, fiscal, and fiduciary entity of the SBC. In the midst of deep disappointment and discouragement, we have to make this decision by our own choice and do so willingly, because there is no other decision for me to make.
Our SBC Executive Committee has had an unwavering commitment to doing this needed review. Our commitment has always been to fulfill the desires of the messengers, but the deliberations were about
“how to do this” in the most effective way. There was a way it could have been done that fulfilled these desires without creating these potential risks relating to the Convention’s liability. Sadly, even some of our laypeople who are serving as our trustees had to submit their resignation because their profession will not permit them to serve any longer due to these risks that now exist. Others will have to do the same also. This is unacceptable and should concern every Baptist layperson. The SBC entities need more laypersons, not less, who bring their professional expertise in law, finance, and other disciplines to us.
I was a pastor for over forty years. My entire life has been devoted to serving Christ and His people. The thought of any sexual abuse done to anyone abhors me. As a husband, father, and grandfather of seven, I deeply care about the protection of all people. Every Executive Committee staff member who is serving with me, along with trustees that I know, has been united in our desire to care for people while at the same time doing what we have been asked to do by the Convention. One of the most grievous things for me personally has been the attacks on myself and the trustees as if we are people who only care about “the system.” Nothing could be further from the truth.
Through the end of this month, I will ensure our team is ready to complete the matters that will accomplish the will of this Convention. I will also continue to carry out my ongoing responsibilities.
We love Southern Baptists and will continue to love you and the mission we do together. As the Treasurer of the SBC, it is a privilege to announce to you this week, that over $702.6 million dollars have been given this past fiscal year through our Total Cooperative Program Giving, Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions, and Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions. This generosity has occurred over these past twelve months as we have each navigated through this global pandemic.
As I walk away from these responsibilities that I have cherished and still cherish today, I know we have been faithful to champion the work we do together in the Great Commission and through the Cooperative Program. We have also led our Convention to adopt Vision 2025, a unified Great Commission vision. We have also led our team to prepare and serve the largest SBC Annual Meeting in decades. Furthermore, we have led our Convention to amend our SBC Constitution declaring that churches will no longer be in friendly cooperation with us who are acting in a manner inconsistent with the Convention’s beliefs regarding sexual abuse and even others who may be acting to affirm, approve, or endorse discriminatory behavior on the basis of ethnicity. These actions will endure the test of time because they are now in the governing documents of our Convention. We have led our Convention to grant to our SBC Executive Committee the national ministry assignment to elevate the ministry of prayer in our churches. This is desperately needed, and it was my desire to do it in the highest manner.
To our staff team and trustees, as well as all of our partners in the Great Commission, we love you and thank you for this high honor to have served you. To all of the pastors and to all of the churches, and the missionaries across the globe, I have been faithful to your causes daily and have always had you in my heart as I weighed the heavy decisions that came across my desk.
May God and His favor continue to rest on all of our Great Commission work together.
Ronnie W. Floyd
I was planning to release this letter on Monday, October 11; however, I delayed the publishing of this letter until today, due to the death of my mother-in-law on Sunday and then the funeral which took place on Wednesday afternoon in Bridgeport Texas, October 13.
After serving as the senior pastor of the same church for over thirty-two years, I came here twenty-eight months ago in good faith because I believed in what we do together to advance the Good News of Jesus Christ to the whole world. It was this personal and pastoral commitment to the Great Commission vision that moved me to lead my church to invest heavily in the Cooperative Program and the ministries of the Southern Baptist Convention.
The Bible tells us in Psalm 90:12 these words, “Teach us to number our days carefully so we may develop wisdom in our hearts.” We are told these words because each of our days are limited and we must determine how we believe God wants us to use them for His glory.
While Jeana and I have no idea where we are going and what we will do in the future, today I submit my resignation as the President and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee. I will serve through Sunday, October 31, 2021.
In the midst of multiple challenges facing the SBC, I was asked to come here because of my proven personal integrity, reputation, and leadership. What was desired to be leveraged for the advancement of the Gospel by those who called me here, I will not jeopardize any longer because of serving in this role.
As President and CEO of the SBC Executive Committee, I have fiduciary duties. The decisions made on Tuesday afternoon, October 5, in response to the 2021 Convention now place our missionary enterprise as Southern Baptists into uncertain, unknown, unprecedented and uncharted waters. Due to my personal integrity and the leadership responsibility entrusted to me, I will not and cannot any longer fulfill the duties placed upon me as the leader of the executive, fiscal, and fiduciary entity of the SBC. In the midst of deep disappointment and discouragement, we have to make this decision by our own choice and do so willingly, because there is no other decision for me to make.
Our SBC Executive Committee has had an unwavering commitment to doing this needed review. Our commitment has always been to fulfill the desires of the messengers, but the deliberations were about
“how to do this” in the most effective way. There was a way it could have been done that fulfilled these desires without creating these potential risks relating to the Convention’s liability. Sadly, even some of our laypeople who are serving as our trustees had to submit their resignation because their profession will not permit them to serve any longer due to these risks that now exist. Others will have to do the same also. This is unacceptable and should concern every Baptist layperson. The SBC entities need more laypersons, not less, who bring their professional expertise in law, finance, and other disciplines to us.
I was a pastor for over forty years. My entire life has been devoted to serving Christ and His people. The thought of any sexual abuse done to anyone abhors me. As a husband, father, and grandfather of seven, I deeply care about the protection of all people. Every Executive Committee staff member who is serving with me, along with trustees that I know, has been united in our desire to care for people while at the same time doing what we have been asked to do by the Convention. One of the most grievous things for me personally has been the attacks on myself and the trustees as if we are people who only care about “the system.” Nothing could be further from the truth.
Through the end of this month, I will ensure our team is ready to complete the matters that will accomplish the will of this Convention. I will also continue to carry out my ongoing responsibilities.
We love Southern Baptists and will continue to love you and the mission we do together. As the Treasurer of the SBC, it is a privilege to announce to you this week, that over $702.6 million dollars have been given this past fiscal year through our Total Cooperative Program Giving, Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions, and Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions. This generosity has occurred over these past twelve months as we have each navigated through this global pandemic.
As I walk away from these responsibilities that I have cherished and still cherish today, I know we have been faithful to champion the work we do together in the Great Commission and through the Cooperative Program. We have also led our Convention to adopt Vision 2025, a unified Great Commission vision. We have also led our team to prepare and serve the largest SBC Annual Meeting in decades. Furthermore, we have led our Convention to amend our SBC Constitution declaring that churches will no longer be in friendly cooperation with us who are acting in a manner inconsistent with the Convention’s beliefs regarding sexual abuse and even others who may be acting to affirm, approve, or endorse discriminatory behavior on the basis of ethnicity. These actions will endure the test of time because they are now in the governing documents of our Convention. We have led our Convention to grant to our SBC Executive Committee the national ministry assignment to elevate the ministry of prayer in our churches. This is desperately needed, and it was my desire to do it in the highest manner.
To our staff team and trustees, as well as all of our partners in the Great Commission, we love you and thank you for this high honor to have served you. To all of the pastors and to all of the churches, and the missionaries across the globe, I have been faithful to your causes daily and have always had you in my heart as I weighed the heavy decisions that came across my desk.
May God and His favor continue to rest on all of our Great Commission work together.
Ronnie W. Floyd
Dear North Carolina Baptists,
Thank you for your partnership in the gospel. Our cooperative mission efforts depend on your continued trust and participation.
I have received questions and comments from church leaders across North Carolina related to recent actions by the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee. Like many of you, I am deeply concerned and disheartened by what I have observed in recent weeks.
Messengers to the 2021 SBC annual meeting voted to launch a third-party investigation of the SBC Executive Committee into any allegations of abuse, mishandling of abuse, mistreatment of victims, a pattern of intimidation of victims or advocates, and resistance to sexual abuse reform initiatives.
The motion approved overwhelmingly by messengers instructed the SBC president to name a task force to oversee the investigation. That nine-member task force is led by N.C. Baptist pastor Bruce Frank, who has demonstrated godly and courageous leadership under difficult circumstances.
Messengers affirmed clear stipulations in the directive that were meant to ensure a thorough investigation resulting in a public report, free from interference. The sex abuse task force has provided an FAQ document if you want to learn more.
To date the SBC Executive Committee has not agreed to follow the expressed will of the messengers. This resistance has damaged trust within our family of churches, and far worse, has devastated survivors of sexual abuse. These vulnerable men and women deserve the full truth. We grieve with them and pray for justice.
You may be wondering how to respond. Many of you have asked about your giving to N.C. Baptists and specifically if you can negatively designate against an SBC entity. N.C. Baptists are a movement of churches on mission together meaning we believe we exist for the local church — God’s plan “A.” While we think negative designation is a blunt tool only used as a last resort, if your congregation feels led to do so, your N.C. Baptist staff stand ready to serve you.
Pray for comfort and peace for victims of sexual abuse. Pray for boldness and wisdom for SBC Executive Committee members, especially those from North Carolina. Pray for the Sex Abuse Task Force chairman, Bruce Frank, as he continues to lead.
We are a movement of churches on mission together. The enemy wants to keep us in sin and isolation, but we know how the story ends. We will join multitudes around the throne of God from every tribe and tongue, saying “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain!” Our hope is sure. May we all seek justice for the afflicted, fight for unity and march onward with the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
On Mission Together,
Todd Unzicker
Executive Director-Treasurer Baptist State Convention of North Carolina
Thank you for your partnership in the gospel. Our cooperative mission efforts depend on your continued trust and participation.
I have received questions and comments from church leaders across North Carolina related to recent actions by the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee. Like many of you, I am deeply concerned and disheartened by what I have observed in recent weeks.
Messengers to the 2021 SBC annual meeting voted to launch a third-party investigation of the SBC Executive Committee into any allegations of abuse, mishandling of abuse, mistreatment of victims, a pattern of intimidation of victims or advocates, and resistance to sexual abuse reform initiatives.
The motion approved overwhelmingly by messengers instructed the SBC president to name a task force to oversee the investigation. That nine-member task force is led by N.C. Baptist pastor Bruce Frank, who has demonstrated godly and courageous leadership under difficult circumstances.
Messengers affirmed clear stipulations in the directive that were meant to ensure a thorough investigation resulting in a public report, free from interference. The sex abuse task force has provided an FAQ document if you want to learn more.
To date the SBC Executive Committee has not agreed to follow the expressed will of the messengers. This resistance has damaged trust within our family of churches, and far worse, has devastated survivors of sexual abuse. These vulnerable men and women deserve the full truth. We grieve with them and pray for justice.
You may be wondering how to respond. Many of you have asked about your giving to N.C. Baptists and specifically if you can negatively designate against an SBC entity. N.C. Baptists are a movement of churches on mission together meaning we believe we exist for the local church — God’s plan “A.” While we think negative designation is a blunt tool only used as a last resort, if your congregation feels led to do so, your N.C. Baptist staff stand ready to serve you.
Pray for comfort and peace for victims of sexual abuse. Pray for boldness and wisdom for SBC Executive Committee members, especially those from North Carolina. Pray for the Sex Abuse Task Force chairman, Bruce Frank, as he continues to lead.
We are a movement of churches on mission together. The enemy wants to keep us in sin and isolation, but we know how the story ends. We will join multitudes around the throne of God from every tribe and tongue, saying “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain!” Our hope is sure. May we all seek justice for the afflicted, fight for unity and march onward with the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
On Mission Together,
Todd Unzicker
Executive Director-Treasurer Baptist State Convention of North Carolina
PASTOR WARREN BROWN
WHAT A BLESSING TO SEE ANOTHER SOUL RESCUED FROM THE CLAWS OF THE WICKED ONE THE OTHER SUNDAY. I’M SO EXCITED TO SEE WHAT GOD HAS IN STORE FOR THIS YOUNG MAN. TEARS WERE SEEN ALL AROUND AND CHRIST WAS HONORED. HOW HUMBLING IT IS TO BE A PART OF THE MIGHTY WORK GOD IS DOING AT WEST STANLY BAPTIST.
WHAT A BLESSING TO SEE ANOTHER SOUL RESCUED FROM THE CLAWS OF THE WICKED ONE THE OTHER SUNDAY. I’M SO EXCITED TO SEE WHAT GOD HAS IN STORE FOR THIS YOUNG MAN. TEARS WERE SEEN ALL AROUND AND CHRIST WAS HONORED. HOW HUMBLING IT IS TO BE A PART OF THE MIGHTY WORK GOD IS DOING AT WEST STANLY BAPTIST.
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The Brown Family Moving Into Their New Home.
We are so blessed, God is so good!
We are so blessed, God is so good!
Please Keep Pastor Wayne & Alice In Your Prayers
Wayne & Mrs. Alice Willis
2717 Hickory Rd.
Winston-Salem, NC 27127
Wayne & Mrs. Alice Willis
2717 Hickory Rd.
Winston-Salem, NC 27127
Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another,
just as God in Christ forgave you.
Ephesians 4:31-32 NKJV
just as God in Christ forgave you.
Ephesians 4:31-32 NKJV
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