Four candidates will vie for president of the Southern Baptist Convention

A diverse range of theological viewpoints is represented by these four candidates.

Baptist Report

Three months ahead of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) annual meeting, a four-way race for the denomination’s presidency has emerged. The current SBC President, Bart Barber, is serving his second consecutive term and is ineligible for re-election.

Let’s take a closer look at the announced candidates:

David Allen – Allen is a former preaching professor at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He represents a particular iteration on the scale of SBC conservatism. His candidacy brings institutional experience and theological insights. Read more about David Allen at ChurchLeaders.com.

Jared Moore – Moore is the senior pastor of Homesteads Baptist Church in Crossville, Tennessee. He is affiliated with some of the most conservative parts of the SBC. Moore is known for advocating strict opposition to abortion in all forms and previously served as SBC's second vice president in 2014. Read more about Jared Moore in The Christian Post.

Clint Pressley – Pressley is the senior pastor of Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. He brings leadership experience and a commitment to the denomination. Pressley represents a different perspective within the SBC. Read more about Clint Pressley in The Christian Post.

Mike Keahbone – Keahbone is the pastor of First Baptist Church of Lawton in Oklahoma. His candidacy reflects yet another facet of SBC conservatism. Read more about Keabone in the Oklahoma Baptist Messenger.

A diverse range of theological viewpoints is represented by these four candidates. While each candidate brings unique strengths and perspectives, the election of a president will ultimately determine who will lead the SBC in the coming year during its many challenges. The convention’s focus on the Great Commission and cooperative mission remains central, regardless of the outcome.