Merck named as next director for Dakota Baptist Convention
April 2, 2026
The Dakota Baptist Convention Executive Board voted unanimously on March 21 to call Lee Merck as its new executive director.
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Supreme Court affirms free speech rights for Christian counselor
April 1, 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8-1 on Tuesday (March 31) that lower courts applied the wrong legal standard in evaluating a Colorado law restricting counseling
Nicholas Clark named executive director of State Convention of Baptists in Indiana
March 23, 2026
The State Convention of Baptists in Indiana (SCBI) Executive Board has elected Nicholas Ryan Clark as the convention’s next Executive Director. The decision follows a seven-month national search and interview process.
David Manner to retire from Kansas-Nebraska convention
March 18, 2026
David W. Manner, executive director-treasurer of the Kansas-Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists, has announced his plans to retire at or before the state convention’s annual meeting in October 2026.
Cirincione announces resignation as Nevada state executive
March 5, 2026
Damian Cirincione, executive director of the Nevada Baptist Convention since September of 2021 announced his resignation Feb. 23 in a meeting with the executive board. A letter and video were sent Feb. 27 to pastors and leaders in Nevada.
U.S. and Israel strike Iran; Baptist group shelters in Jerusalem hotel bunker
February 28, 2026
IMB President Paul Chitwood confirmed missionaries were unharmed and urged prayer for believers and soldiers.
700 Baptist volunteers respond to winter storm damage
January 29, 2026
Baptist disaster relief teams in multiple states continue to respond as lingering ice and freezing temperatures impact communities. More than 700 volunteers are engaged in feeding, warming centers, chainsaw cleanup and shower units.
Winter storm update: Baptist teams tackle icy conditions to help those in need
January 26, 2026
A storm system that has moved across much of the U.S. is wreaking havoc on millions as snow, sleet and freezing rain are leaving many without electricity and unable to travel.
Worship and protests: Federal officials investigating protest at Minnesota church
January 19, 2026
Federal officials are investigating a disruption of worship services at the non-denominational church in St. Paul, Minnesota, Sunday, Jan. 18.
Update on defamation case against SBC, others
January 9, 2026
Tennessee Supreme Court justices heard arguments Thursday (Jan. 8) while spotlighting the need for “clarity regarding the church autonomy doctrine” in connection with the Southern Baptist Convention’s abuse response process.
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