Southern Baptists confront future change in wake of uncertainty and division

At its annual meeting, the Southern Baptist Convention took key votes on the role of women ministry, IVF and abuse reform. Is it set up to meet future challenges?

Nashville Tennessean

Updated June 13, 2024, 8:15 a.m. ET

INDIANAPOLIS – Lynn Richmond and Phil Baker are among a small crew who refashioned an empty and expansive convention center into the two-day home of the nation’s largest Protestant denomination.