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(RNS) — Critics of the Texas pastor questioned his role in the search process as former Executive Committee chair and wondered why interim President Willie McLaurin, who is Black, had been passed over.
Like most Baptist churches of the day, First Baptist Church of Murray, Ky., regularly hosted missionaries and denominational workers raising financial support. Growing frustrated with so many requesting to speak
Jared Wellman, pastor of Tate Springs Baptist Church in Arlington, Texas, received only 31 affirmative votes out of 81 cast.
In what might be the worst-kept secret in the SBC, Jared Wellman of Arlington, Texas, is reportedly the nominee who will be presented to the SBC Executive Committee at a called meeting near DFW Airport Monday, May 1.
Stone announced his candidacy April 26 via video posted to Twitter by his friend Mac Brunson.