What they're saying: SBC elects first black prez


Posted June 19, 2012 by Carla Hinton Comment on this article Leave a comment

The historic election of the first black president of the Southern Baptist Convention, the Rev. Fred Luter (pictured), is big news and that’s all the more evident with the numerous news stories and commentary articles to be found on line.

Here’s a roundup of what’s being said:

Washington Post: “Are Southern Baptists experiencing a game-changing moment?”

Baptist Press: “Luter’s trailblazing life rich with trials, blessings”

Carla Hinton

Religion Editor

 





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Carla Hinton, an Oklahoma City native, joined The Oklahoman in 1986 as a National Society of Newspaper Editors minority intern. She began...


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