We are living in challenging and uncertain times all across the country. Often, it is during these tough times that our vulnerabilities as a people become apparent. It is times like this that we must unify under the banner of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We want you to know that we stand for justice and fair treatment to for all people. Jesus declared in Luke 4:18-19;

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
because he has anointed me
to preach the gospel to the poor;
He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted,
To proclaim liberty to the captives
and recovering of sight to the blind,
to set at liberty those who are oppressed,
to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord’s favor.”

As we stand hand in hand with all of our brothers and sisters, God tells us in Matthew 5:16;

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”

We can’t ignore that there are issues in our society that do not reflect our Christian mandate, so we must pray and seek the counsel of God. God is listening to the cries of his people, 2 Chronicles 7:14;

“If my people, who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

God is still awake and at work, so stay the course and remember Isaiah 1:17;

“Learn to do what is good.

Pursue justice.

Correct the oppressor.

Defend the rights of the fatherless.

Plead the case of the widow.”

We must come together and cultivate love, hope, and peace.

The Nashville Baptist Association Board

Scott Patty, Grace Community Church

Nathan Parker, Woodmont

Pam Frejosky, Charlotte Road

Kent Shingleton, Hope Fellowship

Duffy Betterton, Redeemer Church

Steve Durham, Sunset Hills

Jeff Mims, Judson

John Rollins, Simeon

John Gardner, Clearview

The Nashville Baptist Association Staff

Rusty Sumrall

Dwayne Lewis

JoAnn Howard

Alyssa Krebs