The following motions were ruled not in order as they direct an entity or are in conflict with the Convention’s governing documents.
- David Um, of Antioch Baptist Church in Cambridge, Mass., moved that a task force be formed to audit use of funds by the North American Mission Board.
- William Hester, of Southern Hills Baptist Church in Jenks, Okla., moved that a more transparent vetting process be developed for trustees of the Executive Committee.
- Mike Haines, of Deer Creek Baptist Church in Stroud, Okla., moved that executive salaries from all SBC entities be disclosed.
- Corey Smith, of Heritage Baptist Church in Shreveport, La., moved that Lifeway provide teaching resources related to the covenant sign of the rainbow to counteract the promotion of the LGBTQ+.
- John Jones III, of Cadet Baptist Church in Cadet, Mo., instructed the IMB to provide a method for exempting missionaries from actions of conscience.
- Matthew Boyle, of Old Lexington Baptist Church, in Lexington, S.C., moved that the Convention develop and fund a Mental Health Commission.
- Jacob Jackson, of Covenant Life Church in Henrico, Va., moved that the SBC take the necessary steps to support the “sidewalk” ministers supporting pro-life causes.
The following motions were ruled not in order as they direct the president or make a request beyond the scope of the president’s authority.
- Brant Frost, of Flat Creek Church in Fayetteville, Ga., moved for the formation of a task force to study all the governing documents of the Convention and its entities.
- Christopher Whitney, of Foothills Southern Baptist Church in Yuma, Ariz., moved the new president obtain all the records from Guidepost Solutions and turn them over to proper law enforcement.
A motion by Kirby Shepherd, of Crossroads Memorial Church in Great Falls, Mass., that the SBC boycott the Disney Corporation, was ruled not in order as it was not submitted in the form of a motion.
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