Southern Baptist Convention elects its first black president, a New … – Plain Dealer

Plain Dealer Southern Baptist Convention elects its first black president, a New … Plain Dealer History was made last week in New Orleans when a 55-year-old black preacher was elected unanimously to lead the 16 million-member Southern Baptist …

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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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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

Southern Baptists accept new name to expand reach – Reuters

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

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Southern Baptists elect New Orleans’ Luter as first black president – Alexandria Town Talk

NOLA.com Southern Baptists elect New Orleans ' Luter as first black president Alexandria Town Talk NEW ORLEANS — The Southern Baptist Convention voted Tuesday to elect its first African-American president in one of its biggest steps yet to reconcile the … The Rev. Fred Luter, Jr.: New face of the Southern Baptist Convention Washington Post Fred Luter Jr.

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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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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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