Evolution and Challenges within the Southern Baptist Convention

The chapter delves into the historical processes and significant shifts within the Southern Baptist Convention, including the creation and impact of the Baptist Faith and Message 2000, the enforcement of stricter guidelines on church beliefs, and the evolution of rules regarding issues like gender and race within the denomination. It explores the organization's stance on theology, autonomy of local churches, exclusions based on core beliefs, responses to outlier churches, and the growing emphasis on addressing past racial discrimination through apologies, disavowals, and resolutions for equality and justice.