Watch Live: Southern Baptist Convention (June 19-20, 2012)
2012 SBC Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting Theme: Jesus: to the Neighborhood and the Nations
SCRIPTURE: and repentance for forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in His name to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. Luke 24:47-48 (HCSB)
Schedule
Tuesday Morning - June 19, 2012
Annual Meeting Theme: Jesus: to the Neighborhood and the Nations SCRIPTURE: and repentance for forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in His name to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem. |
| Time | Program | Speaker |
| 8:00 AM | Worship through Music | Mark Cottingham Convention music director worship pastor, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Marietta, GA and combined choir and orchestra: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Marietta, GA; First Baptist Church, Jackson, MS; First Baptist Church, Kenner, LA; First Baptist Church, New Orleans, LA; Williams Boulevard Baptist Church, Kenner, LA; Centreville Baptist Church, Centreville, AL |
| 8:10 AM | Call to Order | Bryant Wright president, Southern Baptist Convention senior pastor, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Marietta, GA |
| Registration Report and Constitution of the Convention | James H. (Jim) Wells SBC registration secretary director of missions, Tri County Baptist Association Nixa, MO | |
| 8:15 AM | Prayer | Captain Endel Lee Chaplain Corps, U.S. Navy NAMB National Missionary for Chaplain Crisis Response |
| Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag | ||
| 8:20 AM | Committee on Order of Business (First Report) | Stan Buckley, chair executive director, But God Ministries Jackson, MS |
| 8:25 AM | Welcome | Bobby Jindal, Governor of the State of Louisiana Introduction by: Charles S. (Chuck) Kelley, president New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary New Orleans, LA |
| 8:30 AM | Announcement of Committee on Committees, Credentials, Resolutions, and Tellers | Bryant Wright |
| 8:35 AM | Introduction of Motions | Bryant Wright |
| 9:00 AM | Worship through Music | Mark Cottingham |
| 9:05 AM | Local Arrangements Committee Presentation | William E. (Bill) Townes vice president for Convention Finance SBC Executive Committee Nashville, TN |
| 9:10 AM | Crossover Evangelism Report | Kevin Ezell president, North American Mission Board Alpharetta, GA |
| 9:15 AM | Woman's Missionary Union Report | Wanda S. Lee executive director Birmingham, AL |
| 9:25 AM | Executive Committee Report (Part 1) | Frank S. Page president and CEO Nashville, TN |
| 10:25 AM | Worship through Music | Mark Cottingham |
| 10:30 AM | LifeWay Christian Resources Report | Thom S. Rainer president and CEO Nashville, TN |
| 10:40 AM | LifeWay Christian Resources Presentation | Thom S. Rainer |
| 11:00 AM | Traditional Worship | Mark Cottingham Charles Billingsley, worship leader and recording artist and combined Choirs |
| 11:15 AM | SBC President's Address | Bryant Wright |
| 11:55 AM | Benediction | John Barnes, pastor Oak Grove Baptist Church Mize, MS |
Tuesday Afternoon - June 19, 2012
Annual Meeting Theme: Jesus: to the Neighborhood and the Nations SCRIPTURE: and repentance for forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in His name to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem. |
| Time | Program | Speaker |
| 1:30 PM | Concert of Praise | Combined choirs and orchestras Mark Cottingham Convention music director, worship pastor Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Marietta, GA |
| 1:40 PM | Prayer | Ron Lentine pastor, Myrtle Grove Baptist Church Pensacola, FL |
| 1:45 PM | SBC Historical Library and Archives Report | Charles S. Kelley, Jr. chair, council of seminary presidents; president, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, LA Louisville, KY |
| 1:50 PM | Business Committee on Order of Business (Second Report) | Stan Buckley, chair executive director, But God Ministries Jackson, MS |
| Referrals/Introduction of Motions | ||
| 2:05 PM | Executive Committee Report (Part 2) | Frank S. Page president and CEO Nashville, TN |
| 2:35 PM | Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary Report | Jeff Iorg president Mill Valley, CA |
| 2:50 PM | Election of Officers (First) | |
| 3:00 PM | Committee on Nominations Report | Waylon Bailey senior pastor, First Baptist Church Covington, LA |
| 3:10 PM | Worship through Music | Mark Cottingham |
| 3:15 PM | The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission Report | Richard D. Land president Nashville, TN |
| 3:30 PM | The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission Presentation | Richard D. Land |
| 3:50 PM | Executive Committee Report (Part 3) SBC Name Change | Frank S. Page |
| 4:20 PM | Election of Officers (Second) | |
| 4:30 PM | Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Report | Paige Patterson president Fort Worth, TX |
| 4:45 PM | Introduction of New Motions (Last Opportunity) | Bryant Wright president, Southern Baptist Convention senior pastor, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Marietta, GA |
| 4:55 PM | International Mission Board Report | Tom Elliff president Richmond, VA |
| 5:05 PM | International Mission Board Presentation | Tom Elliff |
| 5:55 PM | Benediction | Bruce Chesser senior pastor, First Baptist Church Hendersonville, TN |
Wednesday Morning - June 20, 2012
Annual Meeting Theme: Jesus: to the Neighborhood and the Nations SCRIPTURE: and repentance for forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in His name to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem. |
| Time | Program | Speaker |
| 8:00 AM | Worship through Music | Mark Cottingham Convention music director worship pastor, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Marietta, GA |
| 8:10 AM | Prayer | Frankie Clark pastor, First Baptist Church Taylorsville, MS |
| 8:15 AM | Business Committee on Order of Business (Third Report) | Stan Buckley, chair executive director, But God Miniistries Jackson, MS |
| 8:35 AM | Election of Officers (Third) | |
| 8:45 AM | Committee on Committees Report | Buddy Champion senior pastor, First Baptist Church Trusville, AL |
| 8:55 AM | Worship through Music | Mark Cottingham |
| 9:05 AM | Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Report | Robin D. Hadaway interim president Kansas City, MO |
| 9:20 AM | New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Report | Charles S. (Chuck) Kelley, Jr. president New Orleans, LA |
| 9:35 AM | Previously Scheduled Business | Bryant Wright president, Southern Baptist Convention senior pastor, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Marietta, GA |
| 9:55 AM | Committee on Resolutions (First Report) | Jimmy Scroggins senior pastor, First Baptist Church West Palm Beach, FL |
| 10:25 AM | Election of Officers (Fourth) | |
| 10:35 AM | Worship through Music | Mark Cottingham |
| 10:40 AM | GuideStone Financial Resources Report | O. S. Hawkins president and CEO Dallas, TX |
| 10:55 AM | Previously Scheduled Business | Bryant Wright |
| 11:15 AM | Election of Officers (Fifth) | |
| 11:25 AM | Contemporary Worship | Bobby Smith worship and arts ministry associate John McCullough student ministry associate and the worship band Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Marietta, GA |
| 11:40 AM | Convention Message | David Uth senior pastor, First Baptist Church Orlando, FL |
| 12:15 PM | Benediction | Mark Vincent pastor, Clarke-Venable Baptist Church Decatur, MS |
Wednesday Afternoon - June 20, 2012
Annual Meeting Theme: Jesus: to the Neighborhood and the Nations SCRIPTURE: and repentance for forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in His name to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem. |
| Time | Program | Speaker |
| 3:00 PM | Worship through Music | Mark Cottingham Convention music director worship pastor, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Marietta, GA |
| 3:05 PM | Prayer | Gil McKee senior pastor, First Baptist Church Tuscaloosa, AL |
| 3:10 PM | Presentation of Outgoing Officers | Frank S. Page, president and CEO SBC Executive Committee Nashville, TN |
| 3:15 PM | Presentation of New Officers | Frank S. Page |
| 3:20 PM | Business Committee on Order of Business (Fourth Report) | Stan Buckley, chair executive director, But God Ministries Jackson, MS |
| Election of 2013 Convention Sermon Preacher, Alternate Preacher, and Music Director | ||
| 3:30 PM | Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Report | Daniel L. (Danny) Akin president Wake Forest, NC |
| 3:45 PM | Recognition of Past SBC Presidents | Bryant Wright president, Southern Baptist Convention senior pastor, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Marietta, GA |
| 3:50 PM | Previously Scheduled Business | Bryant Wright |
| 4:05 PM | Committee on Resolutions (Final Report) | Jimmy Scroggins senior pastor, First Baptist Church West Palm Beach, |
| 4:30 PM | The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Report | R. Albert (Al) Mohler, Jr. president Louisville, KY |
| 4:45 PM | Worship through Music | Mark Cottingham |
| 4:55 PM | North American Mission Board Report | Kevin Ezell president Alpharetta, GA |
| 5:05 PM | North American Mission Board Presentation | Kevin Ezell |
| 5:55 PM | Benediction | Eddie Wren senior pastor, First Baptist Church Rayville, LA |
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