The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) will convene its 2025 Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas, from June 10-11, where messengers will vote on eight proposed resolutions addressing a range of cultural, ethical, and theological issues.

Released on May 30, 2025, by the SBC Committee on Resolutions, these measures aim to provide clarity and shape discipleship amid moral and cultural challenges, as stated by committee chairman Andrew Walker.

Below are five notable resolutions to be considered, reflecting the SBC’s stance on pressing societal concerns.

The resolution on banning pornography underscores the SBC’s longstanding opposition to its harmful effects, aligning with recent legislative efforts like the federal Take It Down Act, which criminalizes nonconsensual images online.

Brent Leatherwood, president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, emphasized the resolution’s timeliness, citing data on pornography’s destructive impact on individuals, families, and communities.

It supports initiatives like Texas’ age verification law, currently under Supreme Court review in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, to protect minors and curb access.

The resolution aims to rally Southern Baptists to advocate for policies that remove such material from the public square.

Addressing the “harmful and predatory nature” of sports betting, this resolution calls for its prohibition, reflecting concerns about its societal impact.

The measure aligns with the SBC’s broader ethical framework, emphasizing the need to protect individuals from exploitative practices.

Committee chairman Andrew Walker noted that the resolution seeks to provide moral clarity, encouraging Southern Baptists to advocate for policies that uphold biblical principles in public life.

The resolution on chemical abortion pills highlights their medical dangers and moral implications, urging Southern Baptists to oppose their use.

It reflects the SBC’s consistent pro-life stance, building on prior resolutions, such as the 2021 call to abolish abortion “immediately, without exception or compromise.”

The measure critiques organizations like Planned Parenthood for promoting abortion and undermining parental rights, advocating for laws that protect the sanctity of life from conception.

This comprehensive resolution addresses gender, sexuality, and family, urging the overturn of the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision legalizing same-sex marriage.

It appeals to “natural law” and Scripture to affirm marriage as a union between one man and one woman, protect children from sexual predation, and ensure fairness in female athletic competition.

The resolution also criticizes commercial surrogacy and in vitro fertilization (IVF) practices that involve the destruction of embryos, sparking debate within the SBC’s pro-life community.

This resolution reaffirms the SBC’s commitment to religious liberty, calling for advocacy to protect persecuted believers worldwide. It aligns with the Baptist Faith and Message, which emphasizes that “God alone is Lord of the conscience.”

The measure encourages Southern Baptists to support policies and initiatives that promote freedom of belief, reflecting the denomination’s historical championing of religious liberty.