The 2016 Southern Baptist Convention was historic for many reasons. One in particular revolved around the SBC presidential election. When candidates Steven Gaines and J.D. Greear were nearly tied, Greear decided to withdraw from the race in order to preserve denominational unity. (Article source: http://www.christianitytoday.com/gleanings/2016/june/southern-baptists-pick-president-steve-gaines-j-d-greear.html)