On Sunday night Anderson Cooper interviewed Southern Baptist Convention president Bart Barber. Barber talks about the denomination’s sexual abuse scandal, his belief that Joe Biden is the legitimate president, the reasons why he did not vote for Trump in 2016 but voted for him in 2020; abortion, and January 6. Most Southern Baptists seemed to like it.
Watch or read here.
How are Southern Baptists responding?
Just watched @bartbarber interview on @60Minutes. IMO Bart represented our churches articulately, clearly, helpfully, empathetically, and most important, biblically. https://t.co/XhtULDKABZ
— Jimmy Scroggins (@JimmyScroggins) October 10, 2022
Grateful SBC President publicly declared his disapproval of Christian Nationalism & Donald Trump. He refused to pledge support for Trumpâs â24 candidacy. Luter/Barber only SBC presidents who publicly wouldnât support GOP prez candidates in my 40yrs of observation. Proud of Bart!
— Dwight McKissic (@pastordmack) October 10, 2022
Thanks âŠ@bartbarberâ©. There were about 150 ways any of us couldâve messed this interview up but you did an outstanding job. Must be all that steer wrestling or something. https://t.co/MKJ5qY45FA
— Clint Pressley (@pastorclint) October 10, 2022
Here's the thing: Even if @bartbarber is 100% sincere, he's working within a deeply toxic, survivor unfriendly system that hasn't yet manifested any meaningful transformation or made amends with those it harmed. That's what is real. #ThisistheSBC #SBCtoo https://t.co/09p7Tm0i0L
— Christa Brown (@ChristaBrown777) October 10, 2022
This was a God-honoring, masterclass interview from âŠ@bartbarberâ© tonight on âŠ@60Minutesâ©.
— Daniel Patterson (@DLPatterson) October 10, 2022
Itâs impressive on its ownâbut all the more when you understand what goes into the making of a segment like this.
Iâm speaking from experience here. https://t.co/Ui6oQ0tpTf
More on Brown’s response here.
So grateful to see the way Bart Barber is leading the SBC! https://t.co/SXAyG3Hg1x
— Carmen Joy Imes (@carmenjoyimes) October 8, 2022
How far have we fallen as a convention that we are applauding the SBC president for stating the historic and biblical stance on homosexuality? Congratulations? Good job? âBart Barber affirms the Trinityâ. Lol. Right. As he should. What a low low bar we have set. https://t.co/g1ecpoM9pi
— Allen S. Nelson IV (@cuatronelson) October 11, 2022
Bart Barber is the only baptist pastor Iâve ever seen actually finish the service in 60 minutes
— Captain Flonnie âRoid (@FlonnieRoid) October 10, 2022
Bart did well.
— Tom Ascol @tomascol (@tomascol) October 10, 2022
Bart was asked âCan someone be a good Christian, a member of the SBC & married to person of the same sex?â
— Tom Buck (Five Point Buck) (@TomBuck) October 10, 2022
Bart boldly said âNo.â
Iâm thankful for this & ask @bartbarber to address the fact that FBC Orlando is practicing this & @NAMB_SBC is partnering w/ them to plant churches
The President of the Southern Baptist Convention, @BartBarber, sat for an interview with @AndersonCooper on @60Minutes. You can watch or read the transcript at the link below.
— Denny Burk (@DennyBurk) October 10, 2022
Really well done. Grateful for how Dr. Barber represented Southern Baptists.https://t.co/5UG0AETSX0
Leftists want to confuse Christians about how they should vote, and SBC President Bart Barber is happy to help them as this 60 Minutes interview shows. https://t.co/fgtMN6eD8x
— Capstone Report (@CapstoneReport) October 10, 2022