Here is a collection of reactions to the announcement yesterday that J.D. Greear would once again be nominated for SBC President.
Thankful to see that @jdgreear will allow his nomination as SBC president in June. He will lead us well with Great Commission passion and vision. Incredibly gifted leader. https://t.co/FP62cScVGh
— Albert Mohler (@albertmohler) January 29, 2018
— President, Southern Seminary
Very excited to hear this. Will follow well the excellent leadership of @bellevuepastor. https://t.co/hvedf6RIsU
— Daniel Akin (@DannyAkin) January 29, 2018
— President, Southeastern Seminary
Excited to hear this Grateful for his friendship and partnership. #heardplattwasrunningtoo? https://t.co/LvXQNugLkP
— Kevin Ezell (@kevezell) January 29, 2018
— President, NAMB
Very good news. @jdgreear is one of the most impressively missions-focused, evangelistic, and godly leaders I’ve ever known. https://t.co/zU6ZuNf6FN
— Russell Moore (@drmoore) January 29, 2018
— President, ERLC
Praying for my good friend @jdgreear and thankful for the leadership of @kenwhitten. This is a great day for Southern Baptists! https://t.co/PzoWuIr52T
— Vance Pitman (@vancepitman) January 29, 2018
— Vice President, NAMB
Everyone who experienced the unity that resulted from @jdgreear stepping aside in St. Louis should be excited at the possibility of seeing him follow @bellevuepastor in Dallas! https://t.co/EyknBAfEyk
— Phillip Bethancourt (@pbethancourt) January 29, 2018
— Executive Vice President, ERLC
This is great news! I love @jdgreear's laser-like focus on the word, making disciples and seeing the gospel advanced around the globe. https://t.co/NezI5H4z8v
— Micah Fries (@micahfries) January 29, 2018
— Pastor, Brainerd Baptist Church (TN)
Well, this is exciting! Congratulations, @jdgreear
If the SBC grants you leadership, I pray you will have extraordinary wisdom and energy to lead a renewal of our commitment to Jesus as Lord of everything in our lives.
A great followup to @bellevuepastor https://t.co/7eQaVlSscZ
— Malcolm Yarnell (@myarnell) January 29, 2018
— Professor, Southwestern Seminary
I am excited that J.D.Greear @jdgreear is being nominated as SBC President in Dallas.
— Ed Litton (@EdLitton) January 29, 2018
— Pastor, North Mobile Baptist; Past SBC Pastors’ Conference President
Excited about @jdgreear becoming next SBC pres! https://t.co/75t9zFALfR
— Kathy Litton (@kferg16) January 29, 2018
— National Consultant for Ministry to Pastors’ Wives, NAMB
@jdgreear is a good man. Southern Baptists could do a lot worse. Let’s not.
— Bart Barber (@bartbarber) January 29, 2018
— Pastor, FBC Farmersville (TX); Past 1VP of the SBC
It's official: @jdgreear to be nominated for President of the Southern Baptist Convention. This is great news. I don't know of another church in the SBC that is reaching more lost 20- & 30-somethings with the gospel year after year than @SummitRDU. https://t.co/mFlkbfLrfH
— Nathan Finn (@nathanafinn) January 29, 2018
— Dean, Union University
Very excited for my brother @jdgreear – great leader for our time. https://t.co/T02BqhZrIU
— Michael Catt (@MichaelCatt) January 29, 2018
— Pastor, Sherwood Baptist (GA)
Congrats @jdgreear! https://t.co/SqfaeN6Ubg
— jasonkeithallen (@jasonkeithallen) January 29, 2018
— President, Midwestern Seminary
Bless you and your leadership @jdgreear … praying for you and thankful for @kenwhitten nominating you as our next President. https://t.co/JHCg4EVGD4
— Ronnie Floyd (@ronniefloyd) January 29, 2018
— Pastor, Cross Church (AR); President, National Day of Prayer; Past President of the SBC
Very excited about this! Thru the leadership of @bellevuepastor the past 2 yrs. & this potential future w/ @jdgreear, the SBC is charting a course in the right direction. I for one am hopeful for our future together. I’m proud of my Southern Baptist heritage. https://t.co/g5lh53nYNt
— Stephen Eccher (@StephenB_Eccher) January 29, 2018
— Professor, Southeastern Seminary
Praying for you @jdgreear as you prepare to lead us! I know the SBC will do well under your leadership! https://t.co/oJC9p1bYYd
— Nathan Lorick (@NathanLorick) January 30, 2018
— Executive Director, Colorado Baptist General Convention
Looking forward to electing @jdgreear as our next SBC prez in Dallas. https://t.co/CbHbBMLTJT
— Rick Wheeler (@RWheelerJax) January 30, 2018
— Director of Missions, Jacksonville (FL) Baptist Association
Look forward to supporting @jdgreear as president of the SBC. The right leader at the right time! https://t.co/Z5cfi94sWT
— Adam Hollingsworth (@talkwithadam) January 30, 2018
— Trustee, SBC Executive Committee
Really glad to see this!
J.D. Greear Announced as Candidate for SBC President | @SBCThisWeek @jdgreear https://t.co/AS3rPxlc6E pic.twitter.com/IqQmjnEjvT
— Jason G. Duesing (@JGDuesing) January 30, 2018
— Provost, Midwestern Seminary
Congrats brother. I wholeheartedly recommend @jdgreear. https://t.co/gcIyeAXTVH
— Robby Gallaty (@Rgallaty) January 30, 2018
— Pastor, Long Hollow Baptist (TN)
Congrats 2 @jdgreear Few have done more to encourage pastors, plant churches, & speak wisdom into our culture. Look forward to voting 4 him! https://t.co/OCh591pIx4
— Chad Keck (@keck75) January 30, 2018
— Pastor, (OH); Past 2VP of the SBC
@jdgreear will be an excellent President of the SBC! https://t.co/ZrLQCoUxtS
— Greg Laurie (@greglaurie) January 30, 2018
— Pastor, Harvest Bible Church
I for one am so grateful that @jdgreear is allowing his name to be nominated as SBC President. He is a great choice and my choice. God bless you @jdgreear
— Johnny Hunt (@johnnymhunt) January 30, 2018
— Pastor, Woodstock Church (GA); Past President of the SBC
I voted for @jdgreear for SBC president every chance I could last year. Looking forward to voting for him again this year. He will lead our convention well. https://t.co/hzK3UXKGXj
— Andrew Hebert (@andrewhebert86) January 30, 2018
— Pastor, Paramount Baptist Church (TX); Past Chairman of the SBC Committee on Order of Business
J.D. Greear has my vote! https://t.co/WFBDj78qhD
— hbcharlesjr (@hbcharlesjr) January 29, 2018
— Pastor, Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church; 2018 SBC Pastors’ Conference President
Below is an important announcement for Southern Baptists and my response https://t.co/cGsyUHfkZb
— Jack Graham (@jackngraham) January 30, 2018
— Pastor, Prestonwood; Past President of the SBC