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Executive Committee’s Page resigns over ‘personal failing’

By Baptist Press NASHVILLE (BP) — Frank S. Page has resigned as president and chief executive officer of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee, effective March 27 over what is described as “a morally inappropriate relationship in the recent past.” Florida pastor Stephen Rummage, chairman of the Executive Committee, released a 300-word statement Tuesday afternoon (March 27) in behalf of the EC’s officers noting the circumstances of Page’s resignation: “Last evening, the officers of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee met via phone conference with Dr. Frank Page during which he announced his plans for retirement. Today, I spoke with Dr. Page and learned that his retirement announcement was precipitated by a morally inappropriate relationship in the recent past. “This news will, we understand, bring great sorrow. I have shared with the Executive Committee officers what Dr. Page shared with me, including Dr. Page’s repentance and deep regret that his actions have caused pain for others. “My heart is broken for Dr. Page, his family and everyone affected,” Rummage, senior pastor of Bell Shoals Baptist Church in Brandon, Fla., stated. “I believe I speak for the entire Executive Committee in … [Read more...]

Frank Page announces retirement as EC president

By Art Toalston, Baptist Press NASHVILLE (BP) -- Frank S. Page, president and chief executive officer of the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee since 2010, has announced his retirement. In a letter to EC members, Page wrote, "It has been my joy and honor to serve the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention for eight years. "Many months ago, my daughters shared their deep desire for Dayle and me to retire and move closer to them in South Carolina so that we might spend more time with them and their families -- especially our grandchildren. After much prayer and conversation, we have chosen to make this decision," Page, 65, wrote. He did not set a retirement date but stated to EC members, "Know that I am willing to assist in any way to make this transition efficient and smooth." Page was the 2006-2008 president of the SBC, elected to the post as pastor of First Baptist Church in Taylors, S.C. Before being elected as Executive Committee president in 2010, Page was serving as vice president of evangelization for the North American Mission Board. Among the hallmarks of Page's tenure as EC president have been strong calls for personal evangelism, support for the Cooperative Program … [Read more...]