“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
The Southern Baptist Convention has a new slate of officers. Among them is a new president — and it didn’t take a runoff vote.
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
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.
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.
As Southern Baptists return to Orlando, Florida, for its annual meeting this week, we recall other SBC milestones connected to Orlando.
The Orlando meeting in 2000 is remembered for adopting a revised confession — that strengthened language on biblical authority, formally limited the office of pastor to men, incorporated the family amendment and added clearer statements on several social and moral issues.
In 2009, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary President Danny Akin worked with Johnny Hunt, the SBC president at the time, to flesh out the idea of a Great Commission Resurgence.
Orlando was also the “site” of the canceled 2020 annual meeting because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
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