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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SBC Orlando History: Changes to Baptist Faith and Message
June 8, 2026
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.
SBC Orlando History: Great Commission Task Force
June 8, 2026
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.
SBC Orlando History: Canceled meetings
June 8, 2026
Orlando was also the “site” of the canceled 2020 annual meeting because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Carolyn Fountain named 25th president of national WMU
June 7, 2026
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.
New SBC resource helps churches strengthen abuse prevention efforts
June 7, 2026
The Fortify Initiative is a free, ready-to-assemble abuse prevention and response training model for Southern Baptist local associations and state/regional conventions.
SBCAL names Alabama’s Chris Crain AMS of the Year
June 7, 2026
The Southern Baptist Conference for Associational Leaders named Alabama’s Chris Crain AMS of the Year during the organization’s annual meeting in Orlando today (June 7).
Mohler addresses recent health-related ‘episodes’
June 2, 2026
“I will tell you they are embarrassing when they happen, and they are very unpleasant when they happen,” Albert Mohler shared Monday evening (June 1) in a social media post about reoccurring “episodes” that have impacted his public speaking.
‘The Bible & America’: Museum of the Bible launches new exhibit
May 29, 2026
As the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration approaches, the Museum of the Bible is launching exhibits, lectures and a theater production as part of its “The
Lawsuit involving David Platt and McLean Bible Church revived
May 22, 2026
A case involving David Platt and McLean Bible Church is back in the headlines.
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