The question I hear most frequently in the days following a significant convention governance or relationship vote is some variation of, “What’s going to happen?”
The remains of six individuals, including two pastors, have been recovered in Manipur state, India. The individuals are believed to be among Naga hostages taken from Leilon Vaiphei in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on May 13, 2026.
Southern Baptist Convention messengers approved all 12 recommendations presented by the Executive Committee during the Southern Baptists Convention annual meeting.
The Rev. Lamar Hardwick, a disability activist, author and preacher known as “The Autism Pastor,” died on May 22. He was 47 years old.
Texans on Mission volunteers deployed on Memorial Day to Amarillo to assist in fire recovery efforts after parts of the Texas Panhandle suffered property losses from a major wildfire Sunday, May 17.
The Baylor University Board of Regents met during its May meeting to address discussions taking place between Baylor University and the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
Following the murder of three Kuki-Thadou Christian church leaders in Manipur State, India, Christian Solidarity Worldwide reported a series of retaliatory abductions and a hostage crisis involving civilians in Kuki and Naga communities.
During its May meeting, the Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Board heard reports concerning the relationship between Baylor University and the convention, as well as budgetary concerns expected to have a significant impact within the next couple of years.
At least three Kuki Baptist church leaders were killed and several others injured in Manipur on Wednesday (May 13) when armed groups ambushed their vehicles.
“Far too many Baptist institutions are about self-preservation. We need to be about the point of our existence.”
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