Dr. Fred Luter on racial unity in the SBC

About this episode

Dr. Gary Hollingsworth interviews Dr. Fred Luter about racial reconciliation in the church and the Southern Baptist Convention.

In this episode of the ERLC Podcast, Interim President Dr. Gary Hollingsworth sits down with Dr. Fred Luter, senior pastor of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church and former president of the Southern Baptist Convention, to discuss racial reconciliation in the life of the church. Together, they reflect on the power of the gospel to break down dividing walls, share encouraging stories of progress within the SBC, and offer practical guidance for pastors seeking to lead their congregations toward great...

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Gary Hollingsworth

Guest: Dr. Fred Luter

Topics covered

• racial reconciliation
• gospel
• church leadership
• Southern Baptist Convention
• racial unity

Keywords

• racial unity
• gospel
• church
• Southern Baptist Convention
• leadership
• reconciliation
• pastors

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Southern Baptist Convention, Franklin Avenue Baptist Church

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