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Morris H. Chapman, a former president of the Southern Baptist Convention and a figure in the denomination’s Conservative Resurgence movement, has died at age 84.

Also a former president of the SBC's Executive Committee, Chapman died on Monday, just weeks before he would have turned 85, according to the Baptist Press .

“Morris Chapman led with passion and integrity,” said SBC EC President Jeff Iorg, as quoted by BP. “He was a champion for cooperation and our global mission.”

“He was also a friend who encouraged me for many years, including after my election as president of the EC. We honor him and pray for his family in their loss.”

Former SBC Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission President, Dr. Richard Land, who knew Chapman for several years, provided The Christian Post

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