SBC entities issue report on ethnic diversity

NASHVILLE, TN (BP) — Southern Baptist Convention entities have issued their first reports in response to historic measures adopted a year ago to improve accountability in the inclusion of ethnic minorities in SBC life.

All SBC entities submitted reports for the Executive Committee’s February meeting about their ministries, including the involvement of ethnic churches and church leaders in entity activities in response to the 12-part recommendation adopted by messengers to the 2011 SBC annual meeting in Phoenix.

Also, SBC President Fred Luter has been provided input, as the recommendations require, for giving attention “to appointing individuals who represent the diversity” within the SBC.

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