Southern Baptist Convention President Won’t Seek Second Term
FILE – Pastor Ed Litton, of Saraland, Ala., answers questions after being elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, Litton announced he will break with tradition and not seek a second term in the top office. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Southern Baptist Convention President Ed Litton says he won’t seek a second term in the top convention role.
His decision comes after a turbulent year in the country’s largest Protestant denomination.
The SBC has been peppered with internal debates about the concept of systemic racism, the role of women in ministry and allegations of mishandled sexual abuse claims.
Litton says he will focus on a “Gospel-based racial reconciliation” initiative at the local church level.
During his time as president, Litton appointed a task force to investigate allegations of mishandled sexual abuse claims. The task force is expected to issue a report ahead of the SBC’s June meeting in Anaheim, California.
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