Happy 250th birthday, America!
July 4, 2026
This year marks the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, which was signed July 4, 1776.
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Deadly earthquakes strike northern Venezuela
June 25, 2026
People in northern Venezuela are digging out from the devastation that has left at least 164 people dead and 971 injured following two powerful earthquakes that struck Wednesday (June 24).
Nearly 1 year after tragic flooding, Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy
June 24, 2026
Camp Mystic — a once popular Christian camp in the Texas Hill Country — has filed for bankruptcy. Nearly one year ago on July 4,
Former Truett-McConnell president Emir Caner files lawsuit against Georgia school
June 23, 2026
Former Truett-McConnell University President Emir Caner has filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit against the Georgia Baptist school, claiming trustees wrongfully terminated him in September 2025 and seeking lost wages, speaking income, attorney fees and other damages.
Mohler adamant proposed amendment not to address anything beyond pastoral office, preaching
June 12, 2026
“I don’t think it says anything about anyone teaching Sunday School or missionary service. … And by that I mean it doesn’t intend to. It’s not addressing those situations at all.” —Albert Mohler speaking June 10 about proposed amendment to SBC constitution
New SBC officers elected during annual meeting in Orlando
June 10, 2026
The Southern Baptist Convention has a new slate of officers. Among them is a new president — and it didn’t take a runoff vote.
Couldn’t be in the room? Watch the Pastors Conference and SBC business session recordings
June 10, 2026
If you couldn’t make it to Orlando, Florida, this week for the SBC Pastors Conference and Annual Meeting, you can view the recordings of the
Southern Baptists celebrate 63 newly commissioned IMB missionaries
June 10, 2026
From a grandfather returning to the mission field to a former atheist answering God’s call, 63 newly commissioned International Mission Board missionaries shared their testimonies during a Sending Celebration nestled in the opening session of the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting on June 9.
Mohler makes motion, formally bringing discussion on women preaching
June 9, 2026
Al Mohler introduced his constitutional amendment regarding women preaching as a formal motion during the first business session of the SBC Annual Meeting this morning (June 9), ensuring it will be a focus of discussion in later business sessions.
SBC History: Orlando home to major SBC decisions
June 8, 2026
As Southern Baptists return to Orlando, Florida, for its annual meeting this week, we recall other SBC milestones connected to Orlando.
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