DALLAS — The majority of Southern Baptist messengers applauded Vice President Mike Pence as he spoke at the denomination’s annual meeting on Wednesday, but some say politics should be left out of the Christ-centered event.
African-American Pastor Bruce Kirk of Alpha Missionary Church in Bolingbrook, Illinois, said it’s not the messenger but political messages that have no place in a convention made up of both Republicans and Democrats. He told The Christian Post that, in his opinion, the SBC needs “a smack on the wrist” for allowing Pence to talk about politics instead of “sticking to the script,” and solely focusing on what Jesus Christ has done in his life.
But other pastors, like Jeremy Butler who leads Rio Mimbres Baptist Church in New Mexico, said Pence’s speech was edifying and he felt buoyed by his support for their work in local communities.
“I like that he encouraged pastors. He encouraged us to…
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