ORLANDO, Fla. — Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) President Clint Pressley urged messengers Tuesday to live with doctrinal clarity, gospel conviction, humility, patience and unity, saying Southern Baptists must “walk worthy” of the calling they have received if they are to remain faithful to the mission before them... read more
ORLANDO (BP) — Florida pastor Willy Rice has been elected Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) president. Rice follows North Carolina pastor Clint Pressley, who served two terms in the role. Rice received 5,271 votes while Josh Powell received 3,821 votes... read more
ORLANDO (BP) — Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) messengers voted June 9 to consider Albert Mohler’s “Truth and Unity” amendment to the SBC Constitution at this year’s annual meeting. They also effectively killed six motions requesting the appointment of task forces to study a range of issues... read more
ORLANDO — Southern Baptists celebrated 63 new International Mission Board (IMB) missionaries during the June 9 opening session of the 2026 Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) annual meeting in Orlando... read more
On Tuesday afternoon, during the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) annual meeting on June 9, 2026, President Danny Akin presented his 23rd and final seminary report for Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS) and Judson College... read more
At IMB dinner, ‘day in the life’ conveys importance of sustained missionary
‘Don’t despise the small things,’ Scroggins says at Pastors’ Conference
Florida pastor Paul Purvis to be nominated for SBC first vice president
Asian NextGen pastors discuss importance of connections, friendship
Spanish-language workshops and conferences train, equip and encourage Hispanic Baptists
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I am convinced the root issue most churches face today is that they have lost their vision. By this, I don’t mean they have no calendar or programs... read more
School's out, but ministry is ramping up in North Carolina and beyond. N.C. Baptist churches are gearing up for a summer of gospel opportunities... read more