(RNS) — Turmoil at the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission has increased calls to disband the denomination's public policy arm, but some SBC pastors say it can ...

SBC Proposals to Abolish ERLC, Amend Constitution Don’t Pass Kate Shellnutt in Dallas After the Southern Baptist annual meeting, some messengers are still holding out for change.

Messengers are also expected to vote again on proposals to require additional financial disclosures and to do away with the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC).

The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission is vocal on political issues and yet receives little funding. But it is increasingly facing criticism.

ERLC President Steps Down Amid Southern Baptist Discord Kate Shellnutt After four years under Brent Leatherwood, SBC pastors look for a leader to rebuild trust in its public-policy arm.