Key resolutions from the 2022 SBC Annual Meeting

Earlier this week, messengers to the 2022 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Anaheim, California, voted to adopt nine resolutions, seven of which were related to ERLC concerns, issues, and legislative priorities. Here is a recap of the ERLC-related resolutions.

Are you ready for the Supreme Court decision on abortion?

Right now, the Supreme Court is considering the most important abortion case in a generation: Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. As we prepare for the ruling in this case, we want to be faithful to pray.

This free Dobbs prayer guide contains a list of 48 specific prayer requests to guide you, your family, and your church in your prayers over the coming weeks and months.

From The Public Square

Abortion protections in New York fortified ahead of SCOTUS ruling
POLITICO

New York is on its way to becoming a national abortion “safe haven” with a series of new laws aimed at shielding abortion patients and providers from out-of-state legal actions, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.

Transgender athletes banned from women's sports in Louisiana
ABC News

The Fairness in Women's Sports Act which bans transgender women from participating in women's sports, will now become law in Louisiana. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards took no action on the Republican-led bill by the end of the legislative session, allowing the bill to become law.

#ChurchToo revelations growing, years after movement began
Associated Press

In recent weeks #ChurchToo has seen an especially intense set of revelations across denominations and ministries, reaching vast audiences in headlines and on screen with a message that activists have long struggled to get across.

Transgender Lutheran bishop resigns over racism allegations
Associated Press

Megan Rohrer, an openly transgender cleric from San Francisco, made history last year with an appointment as a bishop by the Evangelical Lutheran church in America.

Featured Podcasts

On last week's episode of the ERLC Podcast, Brent and Lindsay discuss the milestone of 100 days of war in Ukraine, the threat toward Justice Kavanaugh, and Boris Johnson’s narrow vote of confidence. They also talk about the beginning of hearings regarding Jan. 6 and the recall of the district attorney in San Francisco.

What You Need to Read

Harrison Anderson with 3 ways earthly fathers should imitate our Heavenly Father

In the sea of parenting advice for new dads, how many people stop and dwell on the example of God the Father when looking for instruction on parenting? I wish I had done this sooner. The temptation may be to turn every which way to look for parenting advice when the example of our Heavenly Father is clear in the pages of Scripture.

Elizabeth Graham with Why we aim to make abortion illegal, unthinkable, and unnecessary

If the Supreme Court overturns Roe vs. Wade, it will be a historic moment for the dignity of human life. We will rightly celebrate the thousands and thousands of lives that will be saved. Yet, while we pursue every opportunity to make abortion illegal by creating laws that protect life, an equally important goal is for abortion to be unthinkable and unnecessary in the hearts and minds of our culture. There will only be widespread change when we all see life—holistically—as having inherent value.

Alex Ward with How to help your family approach the topic of race

There are few issues more difficult to discuss in recent years than those related to race and justice. For families especially, it can be difficult to know what is appropriate to mention to children and how to introduce the topic in a way that honors God and his vision of kingdom diversity and is also cognizant of the current points of conflict and concern.