Bryant Wright | |
|---|---|
| Former President of the Southern Baptist Convention | |
| Church | Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta, Georgia |
| Installed | June 2010 |
| Term ended | June 2012 |
| Predecessor | Johnny Hunt |
| Successor | Fred Luter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Southern Baptist Convention |
| Residence | Marietta, Georgia |
| Occupation | Pastor, author |
| Alma mater | University of South Carolina |
Bryant Wright is a Baptist pastor and author. He served as senior pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta, Georgia from its founding in 1981 until 2019.[1] He also served as elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) from June 2010 to June 2012. He succeeded Johnny Hunt, who had served two one-year terms.[2] Wright was succeeded as SBC president by Fred Luter. After having retired as Senior Pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in 2019, Wright continues to work with Right From The Heart Ministries, and in 2020 was named President of Send Relief, a Christian humanitarian and charitable organization, by the International Mission Board and the North American Mission Board.[3]