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Press Release
The
Executive Committee
of the
Southern Baptist Convention
Statement
of the President
Morris H. Chapman
regarding
the passing of Jerry Falwell
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 15, 2007--"Jerry Falwell
leaves a spiritual legacy that is lasting. During a tumultuous
time in our culture, he took a stand on the Word of God that
emboldened evangelicals to come together to speak in a common
voice for the protection of our country’s moral and spiritual
values.
"He will be known not only for his
leadership on issues debated in the public square, but also
for his tireless work to establish ministries to the hurting
and those in need. He not only felt abortion was wrong, but
also thought it was equally important to provide for the
practical needs of unwed mothers. He opposed the drug and
alcohol culture, but also founded a ministry to aid men in
recovering from addiction. He fought to turn the tide of
secularism on college campuses, but he also established one
of the great Christian universities in the world to send
graduates with well-founded biblical worldviews into the
boardrooms, classrooms, laboratories, courtrooms, legislatures
and pulpits of America.
"His leadership and friendship to so
many around the world will be greatly missed. We grieve with
his family and church and the many ministries at the suddenness
of the loss, but celebrate with them as well knowing he has
gone on to be with God."
The Southern Baptist Convention is America’s
largest evangelical denomination, having more than 16.3 million members
in over 43,699 churches nationwide. The Executive Committee is the
administrative entity responsible for facilitating the ongoing work
of the Convention between annual meetings with offices in Nashville,
Tennessee.
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