SBC Annual Report 1998.pdf

- Future SBC Convention Meeting Sites:
- 1999: Atlanta, Georgia (June 15-16)
- 2000: Orlando, Florida (June 13-14)
- 2001: New Orleans, Louisiana (June 12-13)
- 2002: St. Louis, Missouri (June 11-12)
- 2003: Phoenix, Arizona (June 17-18)

- Legal Authorities, Procedures:
- Charter: Incorporates the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) for the propagation of the gospel.
- Constitution: Outlines the SBC's purpose, membership, authority, officers, and boards.

- 1998 SBC Convention Proceedings:
- Held in Salt Lake City, Utah (June 9-11, 1998)
- Includes reports from the Executive Committee, Southern Baptist Foundation, General Boards, Institutions, and other organizations.
- Contains financial statements, elected officers, and directories of related corporations and state conventions.

- Charter and Constitution Highlights:
- SBC's purpose is to promote Christian missions, education, benevolence, and social services.
- Membership consists of messengers from cooperating Baptist churches.
- SBC is independent but does not claim authority over other Baptist bodies.
- Officers include a president, first and second vice presidents, recording secretary, registration secretary, and treasurer.
- General boards consist of local members and representatives from cooperating states.