Southern Baptists elect new convention president, bucking effort to push conservative denomination to the right The Citizen 5 years ago In an election that went to a runoff, Southern Baptists elected Alabama Pastor Ed Litton as the new convention president. Source: The Daily News Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Tennessee Southern Baptists condemn plagiarism in a critique of new SBC presidentDateNovember 18, 2021In relation toLascassasLive updates: Southern Baptists to tackle abuse reform, women pastors, new president voteDateJune 13, 2023In relation toLascassasTop church leaders say divisions, including on race and politics, are detracting Southern Baptists from core missionDateFebruary 23, 2021In relation toLascassas