William Thornton wrote:
Do you have any link or confirmation of this? Can you point me to anything from NAMB?
Here is a page of other organization policies including NAMB. If you note in the last item that there are "exempt" and "non-exempt" positions, this is where the application is and is not made to the BFM2K and other requirements. By the way, I didn't see any mention of prohibition on LGBTQ, do you?
North American Mission Board, Southern Baptist Convention
• Demonstrates an active prayer life, gives regularly to the work of the church and readily applies scripture to personal and professional situations • Knowledge of NAMB purpose and strategy. Advanced understanding of the Southern Baptist conventions, associations and churches. • Enjoys healthy, affirming relationships with spouse, family, neighbors and friends. Exhibits integrity in professional and personal life. Modest in dress and deportment, and makes a favorable first impression in both bearing and manner… • Advanced understanding of the Southern Baptist Convention, Baptist doctrine, history and polity, and the interrelationships of SBC agencies, state conventions, associations and churches. • Christian Experience: NAMB fills each position with a person who has accepted Jesus Christ as his or her personal Lord and Savior, who lives his or her Christian faith, and who is a participating church member. There is to be evidence of a commitment to Christian discipleship, spiritual growth, and personal evangelism. • Theological Integrity: NAMB exempt staff are to maintain theological convictions consistent with the most current copy of The Baptist Faith and Message as adopted by the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). • Church Membership: NAMB exempt staff are to be active members, in good standing, of cooperating Southern Baptist churches.
Baptist General Convention of Texas
• Active member in a church supportive of the BGCT during employment and a commitment to Christian principles and teachings both professionally and personally, with an understanding and commitment to Baptist Distinctive.
Christianity Today
• Acknowledge agreement with CT’s Mission and Vision Statements, affirm a personal faith and trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and affirm the historic doctrines of the Christian faith as expressed in the Apostles’ Creed
World Vision
• World Vision staff share our faith, hope, and Christian values through Christ-like living and caring actions. To this end, the organization as a whole is committed to uphold the Statement of Faith as stated in the Articles of Incorporation