Pastor of Cities Church Leads Prayer at SBC Annual Meeting Despite Anti-ICE Protests

Pastor Jonathan Parnell, whose Minnesota church was recently stormed by anti-ICE protesters, stood before thousands of Southern Baptists to open the business session of the SBC Annual Meeting. His presence highlights the denomination's willingness to embrace leaders facing cultural hostility and to prioritize prayer over political division. This event underscores a broader trend of faith communities seeking unity and spiritual resilience amidst rising cultural conflicts.