Kinder, Gentler SBC?

The Southern Baptists elected a new President who promises to move the 16 million member denomination to be a kinder, gentler body. He is the first President in years to be elected without the support of the "power-brokers." While we would not suspect that the SBC would move an inch toward the middle of the theological spectrum, it is of some comfort that the new President is mission-minded and has an interest in making appointments who share a kind and gentle spirit. Who knows, perhaps there is some hope for the SBC after all?