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JACKSONVILLE, Fla.?Donald M. (Mac) Brunson, pastor of First Baptist Church of Jacksonville, Fla., has announced his intention to nominate James W. Richards, executive director of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, for first vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention.
In a June 1 news release, Brunson said, “Jim Richards has led SBTC to do denomination right. With a leaner staff and a focused mission, this convention has done a lot to show the way.”
Richards is the founding executive director of the eight-year-old state convention.
Brunson pastored First Baptist Church of Dallas, which is affiliated with the SBTC, from 1999-2006.
On the subject of missions, Brunson added: “The SBTC has proved its commitment to a focused mission by helping start over 350 churches during its short lifetime. The convention devotes more money for church planting than for any other budget item. Dr. Richards has been the leader in keeping that vision in place.”
Richards, a Louisiana native, pastored in that state for 21 years before entering denominational service as an Arkansas director of missions in 1995.
“His experience has positioned Dr. Richards to be a pastor’s friend,” Brunson said. “He brought a personal perspective of love and respect for local church ministry to his leadership of our state convention.”
