Christ Over All 5.13 David Schrock, Brad Green, & Mark Coppenger • Reading • "Five Reasons to be Thankful for the Southern Baptist Convention" & "Stewardship of Our SBC Land"
Mar 9, 2026
They survey what makes the Southern Baptist Convention worth appreciating and why reform is also urgent. They trace doctrinal, legal, and governance strains that have shaken trust. They use ecological metaphors to diagnose recent harms like abuse fallout, cultural accommodation, and governance shifts. They highlight missions, seminaries, and evangelistic legacy while urging stewardship and repair.
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Podcast's Reform Focus Stems From SBC Membership
- Christ Over All explains its interest in SBC reform because team members are SBC-affiliated and want theology applied within their denomination.
- David Schrock stresses the podcast's aim to help the SBC improve institutional health while remaining thankful.
Controversies Have Eroded Trust And Cooperation
- Recent controversies (Resolution 9, ERLC leadership, investigations, and legal disputes) have eroded trust and raised governance concerns.
- Schrock traces costs: millions spent, damaged reputations, and continued debates over female pastors and law amendments.
Redirect Giving When Trust Breaks
- Churches are redirecting Cooperative Program giving to preferred entities when they distrust certain SBC agencies.
- Schrock recommends attention to transparency and stewardship as reasons for declining pooled giving.