Shepherding Thoughts

by Pastor Ben Francis

Welcome to Shepherding Thoughts: An inside look at a Southern Baptist Pastor's comments on navigating popular topics in Christianity and Religion.

Apr 511 min read

Is the Southern Baptist Convention Overstepping its Authority?

A discussion of Creeds, Authority, and Autonomy There is a growing discussion in some corners of the SBC that the Convention is preparing...

Jun 19, 202312 min read

The 2023 Southern Baptist Convention: In Review

The 2023 Southern Baptist Convention, meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana June 13-14, has now come and gone. My first comment is: New...

Feb 23, 20235 min read

Was Disfellowshipping the Right Move? Yes.

On Wednesday, February 22, 2023 the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention reported out that it had voted to Disfellowship...