What Pastor Willy Rice, New SBC President, Said About Donald Trump
Summary
Pastor Willy Rice was elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) at their 2026 meeting. His leadership marks a shift toward more conservative views in the denomination and he has criticized the church’s recent focus on social justice issues.Key Facts
- Willy Rice is the senior pastor of Calvary Church in Clearwater, Florida.
- He won the SBC presidency with about 57% of the vote, defeating Josh Powell.
- Rice supports traditional views like banning women pastors and stricter church doctrines.
- He has criticized the church for being too influenced by social justice movements, calling it “woke.”
- Rice’s election is seen as a win for conservatives who want the church to return to older values.
- He previously withdrew from the 2022 SBC presidential race due to a sexual misconduct issue involving a church deacon.
- Rice was supported by a staff member from President Donald Trump’s administration.
- He has been a pastor for over 35 years and holds advanced degrees in theology.
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