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ERLC luncheon spotlights ‘high-stakes’ Supreme Court case
The event centered around the U.S. v. Skrmetti case that involves preventing healthcare providers from prescribing medications or performing procedures on minors to “transition” to an identity opposite of their biological sex.
Iorg says annual meeting full of celebratory ‘memorial stones’ to God’s work through 100 years of Cooperative Program giving
“Throughout this convention, we are erecting memorial stones of 100 years of cooperation demonstrated through the Cooperative Program,” said Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee.
Motion to counter sue Johnny Hunt among 28 proposed at SBC Annual Meeting
While 11 of the motions made during the morning session were referred to appropriate entities for further consideration and to report back to messengers next year, two will be debated and voted on by this year’s messengers tomorrow, June 11.
Officers elected during SBC annual meeting in Dallas
In addition to electing North Carolina pastor Clint Pressley for a second term as Southern Baptist Convention president, messengers to the annual meeting June 10–11 in Dallas elected a slate of other leaders.
Clint Pressley wins 2nd term as SBC president
North Carolina pastor Clint Pressley has been elected for a second term as Southern Baptist Convention president.
Pressley urges SBC messengers to ‘hold fast’ to their conviction, cooperation
Recalling his early years playing football, Clint Pressley recalled how there were some players he was friends with and some
Louisiana sixth grader wins national RA Pinewood Derby
Held June 9 prior to the 2025 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting, the race featured 11 participants from around the SBC who competed inside the exhibit hall.
Mentoring is part of pastor’s calling, panel says
Jimmy Scroggins said his dad was a high school football coach, and the one thing he prided himself on the
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Jennifer Lyell dies at 47
Jennifer Lyell, a former vice president of Lifeway who accused a seminary professor of sexual abuse in 2018, died yesterday (June 7) at age 47 after a series of massive strokes.
North to Alaska: SC vet marks 20 volunteer years at The Iditarod
Roger Troutman’s love for animals and a willingness to step “outside the box” motivated him to learn more about The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race and take the steps to become a volunteer.
Investigation launched at Truett McConnell Univ. on alleged abuse
The plan calls for an investigation led by Richard Hyde of Phoenix Research LLC, the placement of TMU President Emir Caner on administrative leave pending the outcome, and the appointment of John Yarbrough as acting president.
SBC 2025 preview: All eyes on Dallas — What will be the big issues this year?
Southern Baptists will be gathering soon in Dallas for this year’s Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting (June 10–11), which is expected to draw well over 10,000 people.
The Law Amendment: What You Need to Know
The Law Amendment is expected to return to the floor of the SBC 2025 annual meeting in Dallas. Here’s what it is, why it matters, and how you can better understand the discussion.
SBC Financial Concerns: What You Need to Know
During SBC 2025, a key issue is the Executive Committee’s request for messengers (voting representatives from local churches) to approve the use of Cooperative Program (CP) funds for legal expenses. This is an explainer to give you context.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for June 8
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for June 8, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
‘Measure your magnitude by who you lead to the Master,’ Turner urges in opening sermon of SBC Pastors Conference
Pastor Caleb Turner hones in on the spiritual foundation that dwells within Timothy, planted by his grandmother and mother. But what does it mean to dwell?
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Clint Pressley wins 2nd term as SBC president
North Carolina pastor Clint Pressley has been elected for a second term as Southern Baptist Convention president.
‘Let the nations be glad’: WMU Missions Celebration recognizes diversity of nations on mission
This year’s WMU celebration at the Omni Dallas Hotel June 8 featured the theme “Let the Nations Be Glad,” based on Psalm 67:4: “May the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you rule the people with equity and guide the nations of the earth.”
North Carolina associational leader Brindley honored with AMS of the Year
Perry Brindley, associational mission strategist of Buncombe Baptist Association, Asheville, North Carolina, has been named AMS of the Year by the Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Leaders.
Sanchez gives encouragement for pastors to identify, avoid ungodly leaders in the church
At the Southern Baptist Pastors Conference on June 9 in Dallas, Juan Sanchez said there are two things pastors need to do when it comes to ungodly people in the church who oppose the truth.
Clint Pressley wins 2nd term as SBC president
North Carolina pastor Clint Pressley has been elected for a second term as Southern Baptist Convention president.
‘Let the nations be glad’: WMU Missions Celebration recognizes diversity of nations on mission
This year’s WMU celebration at the Omni Dallas Hotel June 8 featured the theme “Let the Nations Be Glad,” based on Psalm 67:4: “May the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you rule the people with equity and guide the nations of the earth.”
North Carolina associational leader Brindley honored with AMS of the Year
Perry Brindley, associational mission strategist of Buncombe Baptist Association, Asheville, North Carolina, has been named AMS of the Year by the Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Leaders.
Sanchez gives encouragement for pastors to identify, avoid ungodly leaders in the church
At the Southern Baptist Pastors Conference on June 9 in Dallas, Juan Sanchez said there are two things pastors need to do when it comes to ungodly people in the church who oppose the truth.