Southern Baptists Elect Willy Rice as President, Signaling Right-Wing Shift

The Southern Baptist Convention elected Willy Rice, a Florida pastor favored by a right-wing faction, as its new president. This election marks a significant victory for a contingent seeking to push the denomination further to the right.

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Southern Baptists Elect Willy Rice, Pastor Favored by Right-Wing Faction, as President

A contingent seeking to push the denomination to the right secured its first major victory through the election of Willy Rice, a Florida pastor who wants to challenge “the system.”

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Southern Baptists Elect Willy Rice as President, Signaling Right-Wing Shift

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