New Southern Baptist president called a "fire-breathing, miracle … – Lexington Herald Leader

Lexington Herald Leader New Southern Baptist president called a “fire-breathing, miracle … Lexington Herald Leader Luter was unopposed when he was elected in front of thousands of enthusiastic delegates in his hometown of New Orleans . At the news conference, he spoke ..

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19 motions presented at New Orleans SBC – BP News

Lexington Herald Leader 19 motions presented at New Orleans SBC BP News NEW ORLEANS (BP) — Messengers offered 19 motions during the opening day of the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting in New Orleans June 19.

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New Southern Baptist leader: Former street preacher, Katrina survivor – CNN (blog)

NOLA.com New Southern Baptist leader: Former street preacher, Katrina survivor CNN (blog) A native of New Orleans ' impoverished lower Ninth Ward neighborhood, Luter was the third of five children raised by a divorced mother who worked as a … Southern Baptists accept new name to expand reach Reuters Southern Baptists approve optional name change at New Orleans … NOLA.com Louisiana cleric elected Southern Baptists' first black president Alexandria Town Talk Washington Post

Southern Baptists accept new name to expand reach – Chicago Tribune

Southern Baptists accept new name to expand reach Chicago Tribune NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – The Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination, has narrowly agreed to let churches use an alternative name … and more

Fred Luter Jr. of New Orleans elected first black president of … – NOLA.com

NOLA.com Fred Luter Jr. of New Orleans elected first black president of … NOLA.com In less than five minutes, the Southern Baptist Convention today made history when it elected by acclamation the Rev.

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Southern Baptists meet during challenging times – Lexington Herald Leader

Lexington Herald Leader Southern Baptists meet during challenging times Lexington Herald Leader Baptist Church, delivers a sermon during Sunday Services at the Church in New Orleans , Sunday, June 3, 2012. The new face of a Christian denomination that … Crossover reaches out to New Orleans , 'a whole new city' BP News Southern Baptists meet during challenging times to elect new leader ..

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New Orleans’ pastor set to make ‘world news’ – WDSU New Orleans

The Guardian New Orleans ' pastor set to make 'world news' WDSU New Orleans New Orleans Pastor Fred Luter set to become the first African-American leader of the Southern Baptist Convention. Southern Baptists mull informal new name UPI.com Southern Baptists poised to elect New Orleans pastor first black … The Guardian The Rev

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Southern Baptists mull informal new name – UPI.com

The Guardian Southern Baptists mull informal new name UPI.com NEW ORLEANS , June 17 (UPI) — An informal name change for the denomination may be considered at this week's annual convention of the Southern Baptists … Southern Baptists poised to elect New Orleans pastor first black …

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Southern Baptists poised to elect New Orleans pastor first black … – The Guardian

The Guardian Southern Baptists poised to elect New Orleans pastor first black … The Guardian Fred Luter Jr will become the first African American head of the organization, formed 167 years ago as pro-slavery church.

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Southern Baptists set to elect first black president – Kansas City Star

Kansas City Star Southern Baptists set to elect first black president Kansas City Star The 55-year-old grew up in New Orleans ' Lower 9th Ward, the middle of five children raised by a divorced mother who worked as a seamstress “not to make … Southern Baptists set to elect 1st black president Post-Tribune Black Southern Baptists try to keep expectations in check for first ..

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