Southern Baptist Convention president advises his congregation to leave politics out of Sunday School

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Bart Barber, president of the Southern Baptist Convention, preaches at First Baptist Church in Farmersville, Texas, in 2022. The Lake City native has asked members of his flock not to discuss politics during Sunday School classes between now and Election Day.
(AP/Audrey Jackson) — Bart Barber, president of the Southern Baptist Convention, preaches at First Baptist Church in Farmersville, Texas, in 2022. The Lake City native has asked members of his flock not to discuss politics during Sunday School classes between now and Election Day. (AP/Audrey Jackson)

FARMERSVILLE, Texas -- Southern Baptist Convention President Bart Barber doesn't sport a "Make America Great Again" hat. He doesn't wave a "Jesus is my savior; Trump is my president" sign.

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