Pence will speak at luncheon during SBC annual meeting
Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence will speak at a luncheon during the Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting in Indianapolis June 11. The former Indiana governor is a popular figure among many Southern Baptists, who identify among the conservative evangelical base of former President Donald Trump. Whether Pence’s recent distancing from Trump has made a... Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence will speak at a luncheon during the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting in Indianapolis on June 11. The former Indiana governor is a popular figure among many Southern Baptists, who identify among the conservative evangelical base of former President Donald Trump. He will be joined by Brent Leatherwood, president of the SBC Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, for the luncheon. The two will discuss Pence's journey into politics, partnerships with elected officials, and hope for a change in politics in a polarized political age.
Published : 4 weeks ago by Mark Wingfield in Politics
Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence will speak at a luncheon during the Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting in Indianapolis June 11.
The former Indiana governor is a popular figure among many Southern Baptists, who identify among the conservative evangelical base of former President Donald Trump. Whether Pence’s recent distancing from Trump has made a difference in his popularity remains to be seen.
Pence will speak with Brent Leatherwood, president of the SBC Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, at an ERLC luncheon during the annual meeting.
Publicity for the event says the two will discuss Pence’s “journey into politics,” “how pastors can partner with elected officials” and “how we all can engage with hope in the public square.”
Publicity also explains: “In a polarized political age, we hope you’ll walk away encouraged to seek the good of your neighbors, engage in politics in a distinctly Christian way, and work together to be salt and light in our local communities, in our states, and in our nation.”
In 2018, while he was serving as vice president, Pence addressed the SBC annual meeting in Dallas. Then, he praisedTrump’s anti-abortion record and move of the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.