Pastor Fred Luter’s Innovative Church Growth Strategy: “F.R.A.N.gelism” (GT Connext)

Before he was the newly elected President of the Southern Baptist Convention—the country’s largest Protestant denomination—Pastor Fred Luter was a widely respected mega-church pastor with a mega-heart for the New Orleans community he serves! His local church Franklin Avenue Baptist Church has been instrumental in reaching out to and rebuilding the lives of many in [...]

Fred Luter, Jr. Historically Elected First Black President of Southern Baptist Convention

Tuesday, June 19, 2012 marked a major milestone in the Southern Baptist Convention’s 167 year history, as they elected Pastor Fred Luter,. Jr. as their first black president. The organization is the largest protestant denomination in the United States. When asked for comments about the new appointment, Luter replied, “To see that God through his [...]