Israel launches attack on Iran; Iran retaliates with drone strikes
June 13, 2025
Israel launched a punishing military operation, which began late Thursday evening (June 12), against Iran.
The Baptist Paper
Officers elected during SBC annual meeting in Dallas
June 10, 2025
In addition to electing North Carolina pastor Clint Pressley for a second term as Southern Baptist Convention president, messengers to the annual meeting June 10–11 in Dallas elected a slate of other leaders.
Clint Pressley wins 2nd term as SBC president
June 10, 2025
North Carolina pastor Clint Pressley has been elected for a second term as Southern Baptist Convention president.
About the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission
June 9, 2025
What’s the function of the ERLC and what is the controversy surrounding it?
About the Cooperative Program of the Southern Baptist Convention
June 9, 2025
Are reforms needed? Learn how offerings given through the Cooperative Program are funneled throughout the SBC and why people are talking about it.
What is the SBC Business and Financial Plan?
June 9, 2025
The Business and Financial Plan of the Southern Baptist Convention sets guidelines for how SBC entities manage finances, report to the Convention and cooperate with one another. But what does that mean exactly?
How the Motion Process Works at the SBC Annual Meeting
June 9, 2025
The Baptist Paper has released a series of Explainer articles related to this year’s SBC Annual Meeting in Dallas. During the Southern Baptist Convention’s annual
SBC Financial Concerns: What You Need to Know
June 9, 2025
During SBC 2025, a key issue is the Executive Committee’s request for messengers (voting representatives from local churches) to approve the use of Cooperative Program (CP) funds for legal expenses. This is an explainer to give you context.
The Law Amendment: What You Need to Know
June 9, 2025
The Law Amendment is expected to return to the floor of the SBC 2025 annual meeting in Dallas. Here’s what it is, why it matters, and how you can better understand the discussion.
Jennifer Lyell dies at 47
June 8, 2025
Jennifer Lyell, a former vice president of Lifeway who accused a seminary professor of sexual abuse in 2018, died yesterday (June 7) at age 47 after a series of massive strokes.
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