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Lifeway is built on the foundation of the God’s Word, new president says during report in Orlando
In his first report to SBC messengers as president and CEO of Lifeway, Ryan Blackwell said the organization is more committed than ever to providing resources for the local church that are grounded in Scripture.
ERLC introduces new president during report to messengers in Orlando
The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission team is guided by a desire to support pastors, stand for truth and serve churches, said Gary Hollingsworth, ERLC outgoing interim director, in his report to messengers at the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting.
GuideStone helps ministers finish well with superior service and personal response
“Guidestone is doing very well. God’s good hand has been upon us,” GuideStone President Hance Dilbeck said in his report to the convention.
Mohler makes motion, formally bringing discussion on women serving on church staffs
Albert Mohler introduced his constitutional amendment regarding women serving on church staffs as a formal motion during the first business
SBC Exec Comm faces drastic funding cut in coming year
“We must streamline operations and focus more narrowly on our core functions … The EC has a limited but essential function in the SBC eco-system. Limited does not mean unimportant,” EC president Jeff Iorg shared June 8 during the EC meeting in Orlando.
SBC History: Orlando home to major SBC decisions
As Southern Baptists return to Orlando, Florida, for its annual meeting this week, we recall other SBC milestones connected to Orlando.
New ministry statement on AI released for Baptist pastors, ministers
Southern Baptist leaders, in an effort led by Lifeway Christian Resources, have released a new statement intended to help guide pastors and ministers in the application of AI.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for June 14
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for June 14, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
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Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for June 7
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for June 7, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.
Mohler narrows amendment to ‘specifically preaching’
Albert Mohler, president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, has narrowed the language in his proposed amendment to focus on women “specifically preaching” in a pastoral capacity.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for June 7
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for June 7, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Mohler addresses recent health-related ‘episodes’
“I will tell you they are embarrassing when they happen, and they are very unpleasant when they happen,” Albert Mohler shared Monday evening (June 1) in a social media post about reoccurring “episodes” that have impacted his public speaking.
SBC Exec Comm faces drastic funding cut in coming year
“We must streamline operations and focus more narrowly on our core functions … The EC has a limited but essential function in the SBC eco-system. Limited does not mean unimportant,” EC president Jeff Iorg shared June 8 during the EC meeting in Orlando.
Church leaders, don’t make these 6 conference mistakes
Every year, church leaders leave conferences exhausted. Not all of them leave changed. Why?
Carolyn Fountain named 25th president of national WMU
As a child, Carolyn Fountain saw her grandmother care for neighbors throughout her Tallulah, Louisiana, community. That example set a foundation for the rest of Carolyn’s life.
Missionary doctor who contracted Ebola ‘steadily recovering’
A medical missionary who contracted Ebola while treating an Ebola-infected patient in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is steadily recovering.
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Mohler makes motion, formally bringing discussion on women serving on church staffs
Albert Mohler introduced his constitutional amendment regarding women serving on church staffs as a formal motion during the first business
SBC Exec Comm faces drastic funding cut in coming year
“We must streamline operations and focus more narrowly on our core functions … The EC has a limited but essential function in the SBC eco-system. Limited does not mean unimportant,” EC president Jeff Iorg shared June 8 during the EC meeting in Orlando.
Pressley and presidential candidates urge unity, clear focus ahead of Orlando meeting
Southern Baptist Convention President Clint Pressley and the two announced candidates seeking to succeed him urged pastors this week to pursue doctrinal clarity, rebuild trust and keep the Great Commission at the center as messengers prepare to gather in Orlando for the SBC Annual Meeting.
New SBC resource helps churches strengthen abuse prevention efforts
The Fortify Initiative is a free, ready-to-assemble abuse prevention and response training model for Southern Baptist local associations and state/regional conventions.
Mohler makes motion, formally bringing discussion on women serving on church staffs
Albert Mohler introduced his constitutional amendment regarding women serving on church staffs as a formal motion during the first business
SBC Exec Comm faces drastic funding cut in coming year
“We must streamline operations and focus more narrowly on our core functions … The EC has a limited but essential function in the SBC eco-system. Limited does not mean unimportant,” EC president Jeff Iorg shared June 8 during the EC meeting in Orlando.
Pressley and presidential candidates urge unity, clear focus ahead of Orlando meeting
Southern Baptist Convention President Clint Pressley and the two announced candidates seeking to succeed him urged pastors this week to pursue doctrinal clarity, rebuild trust and keep the Great Commission at the center as messengers prepare to gather in Orlando for the SBC Annual Meeting.
New SBC resource helps churches strengthen abuse prevention efforts
The Fortify Initiative is a free, ready-to-assemble abuse prevention and response training model for Southern Baptist local associations and state/regional conventions.