Faith
Pastor Willy Rice Eyes SBC Presidential Role
Faith Facts
- Pastor Willy Rice has announced his intent to be nominated for Southern Baptist Convention president.
- Rice has emphasized the need for spiritual renewal and correction within the SBC.
- The SBC’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission has faced internal debate about its direction and funding.
Pastor Willy Rice of Calvary Baptist Church in Clearwater, Florida, has shared his desire to be nominated as the next president of the Southern Baptist Convention. He reflected on the Protestant Reformation and called for a season of renewal, correction, and faithfulness in the denomination.
Rice, a pastor of over four decades, expressed concerns within the SBC, urging for humble correction and prayerful renewal rooted in Christian values and Scripture.
“The Church is always reforming,” Rice said.
At this year’s SBC annual meeting, Rice introduced a motion to abolish the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission over concerns about outside influence and lack of spiritual accountability.
“My head has to admit what my heart didn’t want to believe. Facts are stubborn things, and the evidence is clear and the trust is broken.”
Although the motion did not pass, the discussion highlighted a strong commitment among Southern Baptists to remain aligned with biblical principles and protect the integrity of their ministries.
Other voices, such as Pastor Steve Willis, have defended the ERLC for its pro-life advocacy and support for families.
As the SBC prepares for new leadership at its annual meeting in Orlando next June, Christians are called to seek wisdom, unity, and faithfulness to God’s Word in guiding future decisions.
Faith Facts
- Post-1979 theocratic Iran supports proxies like Hezbollah and Hamas to export revolution.
- Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei died; son Mojtaba succeeds amid nuclear pursuits and apocalyptic Shiite beliefs.
- U.S. and Israel confront regime to prevent nuclear-armed fanaticism threatening Israel.
America stands with Israel against Iran’s radical clerical rulers blending political power and religious zealotry.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared the regime run by
“ludatics.”
For decades, Tehran armed militants fueling Middle East chaos through scattered attacks.
Now, decisive action targets the head of this snake to avert nuclear catastrophe.
True Christianity advances truth through persuasion and repentance, not force, as Christ commanded.
Scripture reveals war’s root in sinful human lusts:
“From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?” (James 4:1).
Patriotic Americans must pray for victory over tyranny, uphold Biblical justice, and defend Israel’s right to exist.
Join the fight for faith, family, and freedom against godless fanaticism.
Faith Facts
- Pastor Mark Bridgen called the theft a sacrilege, noting the corporate loss to the community that owns them.
- A 94-year-old verger discovered the crime, stunned by the violation after decades of faithful service.
- Rural churches like this Anglican one stay unlocked for prayer, but openness now invites such spiritual attacks.
Thieves stole priceless communion silver over 400 years old from St. Margaret of Antioch Church in Barley, Hertfordshire, England, just before Easter.
The sacred items, including two chalices, a silver flagon, a paten, and a box of silver objects, hold an estimated value of £25,000 and date to 1612-1619.
These vessels, central to Holy Communion and village worship traditions, represent irreplaceable Christian heritage.
Let us pray for recovery of these sacred Communion treasures, vigilance over God’s houses, and strength for believers guarding our faith heritage.
Faith Facts
- FBI probes rising 764 exploitation cases across hundreds nationwide.
- Congress demands answers on dismantling online predator networks.
- Groomers infiltrate games and chats, exploiting children’s trust.
Federal authorities pursue 764 network amid urgent law enforcement alerts. Christian families face unprecedented digital threats to innocence.
Predators pose as peers in familiar apps, building trust through deception. Churches teach heart-guarding purity rooted in Proverbs 4:23.
“Mom, why would anyone do that?”
This child’s question reveals predictable innocence predators target. Youth pastors see phones dominate gatherings, blurring church and online realms.
Discipleship now demands digital wisdom and discernment training. Faith communities must equip parents and youth to spot grooming signs.
Protecting the flock extends to virtual spaces where relationships form. Biblical shepherding compels proactive vigilance against evil.
Commit today: Integrate digital purity lessons into youth ministry and family devotions to safeguard the next generation.
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