Southern Baptists Are Facing A Defining Moment | Code Red with Willy Rice

In this episode of Code Red, Pastor Zach Terry sits down with Willy Rice to discuss a defining moment in the life of the Southern Baptist Convention.

As conversations around leadership, doctrine, transparency, and cultural engagement continue to intensify, this episode explores what’s at stake—and what the future of the SBC could look like.

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This is an important and timely conversation for anyone who cares about the future of the Church, the direction of evangelicalism, and the mission ahead.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction

1:12 – What is the Southern Baptist Convention?

3:00 – Why this moment matters for the SBC

6:30 – The role of the SBC president

10:30 – The current state of the convention

14:00 – Conviction, clarity, and doctrinal alignment

20:00 – Where churches have liberty vs. where clarity is needed

24:00 – Cultural issues and the need for a clear voice

27:00 – Decline in giving & future concerns

31:00 – Transparency and trust within SBC leadership

38:45 – Church growth vs. church health

42:00 – Speaking into culture & leadership responsibility

46:45 – Why this election matters

50:00 – Why Orlando is a critical moment

55:00 – Past controversies & lessons learned

1:00:30 – Moving forward with wisdom and clarity

1:05:00 – Final thoughts & how to get involved