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About UsMinh Ha Nguyen2020-08-26T17:09:29-04:00

SBRF Story

The Southern Baptist Research Fellowship organized in a meeting on June 28, 1977. The organizational meeting was the climax of a two day conference held at the Baptist Building, Dallas, Texas, on June 27-28, 1977.

The following purpose was approved by the group present:

  • To contribute to the development of a more comprehensive understanding of the scientific study of religion, church and denomination.
  • To stimulate the development of basic research skills through the sharing of research efforts and data bases.
  • To further the understanding of the role of research in the life of Southern Baptist agencies, institutions and related bodies.
  • To promote maximum use and the practical application of religious research in the development of programs.

(Excerpts from SBRF Original Minutes)

SBRF People

Founding Officers:

  • Leonard Irwin, Chairman – HMB
  • J. V. Thomas, Secretary – BGCT

Most Recent Presidents:

  • Bill Day – NOBTS
  • Jim Haney – IMB
  • Paula Hancock – LifeWay Resources
  • Mickey Crawford – Alabama Baptist
  • Richie Stanley – NAMB

SBRF Officers

  • Minh Ha Nguyen, President – IMB
  • Patrick Weaver, Program Vice-President – NOBTS
  • Chris Forbes, Membership Vice-President – Oklahoma Baptists
  • Jeffrey Farmer, Secretary-Treasurer – NOBTS
  • Bill Day, Awards Chairperson – NOBTS
  • Richie Stanley, Emeritus – NAMB

SBRF Partners

  • State Conventions and Associations
  • International Mission Board
  • North American Mission Board
  • Executive Committee
  • Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission
  • GuideStone Financial Resources
  • LifeWay Christian Resources
  • Theological Seminaries
  • Woman’s Missionary Union
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