Lonnie Latham - History in The Tulsa Metro Baptist Association

History in The Tulsa Metro Baptist Association

Lonnie Latham was elected director of missions for the Tulsa Metro Baptist Association during their November 13–14, 2000 meeting. The meeting also saw the controversial adoption of the Baptist Faith and Message, a pivotal document in the Southern Baptist Convention's "Conservative Resurgence." According to one report, Latham has spoken out against expansion of tribal gaming in Oklahoma, as well as against homosexuality. In the latter vein, he supported the SBC's adoption of a policy encouraging Baptists to befriend gays and lesbians and to help them "reject their sinful, destructive lifestyle."

The September 16, 2001 edition of Tulsa World describes Latham as executive director of the Tulsa Metro Baptist Association.

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