Southern Baptist Convention Leader Resigns Over Fabricated Credentials

Interim SBC executive committee president Willie McLaurin stepped down after admitting to falsifying academic credentials.
McLaurin falsely claimed degrees from multiple universities on his résumé.
He was a candidate for the permanent executive committee president role before the résumé fabrications came to light.
The SBC has faced recent turmoil over politics, gender, and race issues.
McLaurin is the latest SBC leader to resign amid controversy, following Ronnie Floyd and Frank Page.