Author Archives: sbcissues

  Dear Southern Baptist Family:   On May 22 the trustees of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary met together in a board meeting called at my request.  At that meeting, in which I briefly participated, I was asked to assume the position of President Emeritus of Southwestern, and … Continue reading →

  In an article published on June 6, 2018 in the Baptist Standard, which can be read in its entirety here, the following was written: “Dr. Patterson first learned of the charges that he allegedly did not report a rape … Continue reading →

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Shelby Sharpe, Sharpe & Rector P.C., (817) 338-4900 June 4, 2018 Given the wide-spread misrepresentation and misinformation regarding Dr. Patterson, it is important to set the facts straight. Insofar as they continue to be misrepresented publicly, … Continue reading →

UPDATE: June 6, 2018 In an article released by the Baptist Standard that can be accessed here, gave the following statement concerning Patterson’s unusual comment in an email: During the May 22 Southwestern trustee meeting, Patterson “explained the full context” … Continue reading →

UPDATE: The release of facts in response to further accusations against terminated SWBTS president Paige Patterson     The first to plead his case seems right, until another comes and examines him.” – Proverbs 18:17 (NASB) When I received news that … Continue reading →

<https://www.gopetition.com/petitions/the-right-thing-for-the-southern-baptist-convention-and-paige-patterson.html   The malicious attacks against Paige Patterson have brought to attention the need to vocally and verbally support the President of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Here is an open letter of support for Dr. Patterson in his role as … Continue reading →

Click on the picture below to hear Greear’s comments to his church. JD Greear announced to his church that he had been asked to allow his name to be placed in nomination for president of the Southern Baptist Convention. In … Continue reading →