Southern Baptists Are Facing A Defining Moment
From Code Red with Zach Terry by Zach Terry
April 6, 2026 · 1h 8m · Season 2 · Episode 51
About this episode
Zach Terry and Willy Rice discuss the critical moment facing the Southern Baptist Convention and its implications for the future.
Southern Baptists Are Facing A Defining Moment | Code Red with Willy Rice In this episode of Code Red, Pastor Zach Terry sits down with Willy Rice to discuss a defining moment in the life of the Southern Baptist Convention. As conversations around leadership, doctrine, transparency, and cultural engagement continue to intensify, this episode explores what’s at stake—and what the future of the SBC could look like. They cover: What the Southern Baptist Convention is—and why it matters Why this moment is so critical for the future of the SBC The need for clarity, conviction, and strong leadership Concerns around trust, transparency, and institutional direction The role of pastors and local churches in shaping the future What a “Baptist renewal” could look like in this generation This is an important and timely conversation for anyone who cares about the future of the Church, the direction of evangelicalism, and the mission ahead. Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction 1:12 – What is the Southern Baptist Convention? 3:00 – Why this moment matters for the SBC 6:30 – The role of the SBC president 10:30 – The current state of the convention 14:00 – Conviction, clarity, and doctrinal alignment…
People in this episode
Host: Zach Terry
Guest: Willy Rice
Topics covered
- Southern Baptist Convention
- leadership
- doctrine
- transparency
- cultural engagement
- evangelicalism
Keywords
- Southern Baptists
- leadership
- doctrine
- transparency
- church growth
- evangelicalism
- Baptist renewal
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Southern Baptist Convention
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