Most of the key leaders of moderate, mainstream Baptist institutions were present.

The 2007 convocation may launch a denomination or "fellowship" (we live in a post-denominational era) that rivals the SBC in size and influence.

The days when the Southern Baptist Convention can lay claim to representing most Baptists in America are numbered.

by Mainstream Baptist on Tue Apr 11, 2006 at 06:29:06 PM EST

Thanks Mainstream Baptist. This is indeed a big story and a very encouraging development. It is good to see non-SBC Baptists organizing in this way. Could Baptists be on the verge of reclaiming their faith?

by Carlos on Tue Apr 11, 2006 at 06:42:22 PM EST

I consider Jimmy Carter one of the quiet leaders of the last several decades.

He seems quite humble, and that is part of his strength.

by Bruce Wilson on Tue Apr 11, 2006 at 08:13:07 PM EST

It is encouraging to see sensible and courageous leaders, willing to stand for something I consider of utmost importance.  I have been concerned by the number of people who buy into the religious rhetoric of our times, and the obvious disregard of the Golden Rule.  How can this corrective message be carried through to the faithful when most of our Baptist ministers seem to be fundamentalists?

by JFTravado on Fri Apr 14, 2006 at 03:50:20 PM EST