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Life and death, and life!
Adron Robinson P. 6
Ripple effect in focus
Baptism focus Sunday renews commitment to evangelism
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Stories and photos from One GRAND Sunday, P. 7
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CEO search begins
News journal of the Illinois Baptist State Association
Frank Page cites ‘personal failing’ in resignation
APRIL 16, 2018 Vol. 112 No. 5
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FAITH IN ACTION
On the road again Arthur teen pedals cross-country P. 14
SBC ELECTION
Debate warms up
Candidates and CP support P. 4
NATE ADAMS
After Easter It’s a season for new beginnings P. 2
Nashville, Tenn. | The Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee (EC) will meet April 17 to elect a committee to search for its next leader. Frank S. Page resigned as president and chief executive officer March 27 over what he described as “a morally inappropriate relationship in the recent past.” Shortly after Page’s departure, D. August (Augie) Boto, executive vice president and general counsel for the EC, was named interim president. Boto appointed Jimmy Draper, a former president of BOTO the Southern Baptist Convention and president emeritus of LifeWay Christian Resources, as EC ambassador “to assist him in fulfilling the many representative functions that fall to the office of president.” When they convene April 17, the EC will elect a six-member search committee among nominees from the floor during the special meeting. The board chair will serve as an ex-officio member with the right to vote, constituting a seven-member presidential search committee. Page, who has served in the post since 2010, initially announced his retirement, receiving accolades and congratulations on social media. He later released a personal statement with more information. P. 4