Chayasirisobhon elected SBC first vice president in narrow margin over Mississippi pastor Eubank

June 15, 2022

Adam Wyatt, pastor, Corinth Church, Magee, is shown nominating Brad Eubank, pastor, First Church, Petal, for the position of first vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention on June 15 at the SBC Annual Meeting in Anaheim, Cal. California pastor Victor Chayasirisobhon received 50.13% of the 1,711 votes, while Eubank received 49.37%.

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Clergy Act advances from House
Ways and Means Committee
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