SBC presidential candidates share hearts, vision as election draws closer

Editor’s note: Southern Baptists in June will meet in Anaheim to conduct business that will include selecting the new president of the Southern Baptist Convention. Texan correspondent and former editor Gary Ledbetter recently submitted questions to each of the three announced candidates about his desire to lead the SBC, the challenges it faces, and his vision for the future.

Click the images below to see the excerpts of their written responses, which reflect their opinions about the topics submitted. Candidates are presented in alphabetical order.

SBC President Candidate Q&A:

Tom Ascol

SBC President Candidate Q&A:

Bart Barber

SBC President Candidate Q&A:

Robin Hadaway

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Gary Ledbetter
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