From the “Florida Baptist Witness”:http://www.floridabaptistwitness.com/5983.article

bq. Bobby Welch, pastor of First Baptist Church in Daytona Beach and the president of the Southern Baptist Convention, told church leaders he will retire August 27 after serving for 32 years as the church’s senior pastor.

bq. A letter from Welch to members of the church was sent May 25 explaining that he will “officially” announce his retirement plans in the May 28 morning worship services. A copy of the letter was made available May 26 to the Witness.