Is Albert Mohler the Next President of the SBC?

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On Thursday, H.B. Charles, pastor of Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church, announced on Twitter that he would nominate Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr. as the next president of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) next June during the denominations annual meeting. 

I’m delighted to announce my prayerful intention to nominate @albertmohler as our next SBC president when we gather together in Orlando in June 2020 for our annual meeting. (1/4)

— hbcharlesjr (@hbcharlesjr) October 31, 2019

Mohler, who has served as the president of the SBC's flagship seminary, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (SBTS), for 26 years, responded to Charles' tweet, stating, 

Thank you for your confidence, H.B. I would be honored to serve Southern Baptists in any way, and would do anything I can to lead and serve faithfully and well. https://t.co/2OeDngMfdI

— Albert Mohler (@albertmohler) October 31, 2019

Since Mohler's response, numerous church figures (and some political) have already voiced their support for the seminary president, making his election more likely. 

I am very grateful for a lifelong friendship with @albertmohler and delighted to know he is offering himself to serve Southern Baptists as our next president. He is a leader’s leader and truly a man of God. https://t.co/N6bx3GtfCy

— Jack Graham (@jackngraham) October 31, 2019

June 2020 the SBC.

November, 2020, the USA.

Not going to be a boring year! https://t.co/69kFPyxaoR

— James White (@DrOakley1689) October 31, 2019

As a person who worked for @albertmohler for 12 years, I know the incredible leadership he can bring to the SBC. You did well @hbcharlesjr! https://t.co/vV27Y9Lzvn

— Thom Rainer (@ThomRainer) October 31, 2019

This is exciting news. I support this nomination and encourage others to do the same.

Thankful for @albertmohler & @hbcharlesjr. Men of iron. https://t.co/RhKoMfnvta

— Owen Strachan (@ostrachan) October 31, 2019

In these days of national & international turmoil, @albertmohler is an excellent choice to serve as President of the SBC. His Godly, mature, veteran leadership in multiple roles of longtime denominational service are exactly what we will need as we face the coming election year. https://t.co/yIpjHgVAEx

— Pastor Steve Gaines (@bellevuepastor) October 31, 2019

Very encouraging to hear that @albertmohler will be nominated to be SBC President.

— Erick Erickson (@EWErickson) October 31, 2019

Mohler's potential nomination comes at a time when the SBC faces mounting criticism from its conservative members due to their statement on Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality as well as the growing "soft" complementarian sect within the denomination. 

SBC members fears of a possible slide into theological liberalism make Mohler an unsurprising presidential candidate as much of the early years of his SBTS presidency were dedicated to returning the otherwise liberal seminary back to biblical orthodoxy. 

The conventions next president will be elected at next year's annual meeting on June 9-10, 2020.

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