EC Legal Strategies Committee gives preliminary report
February 19, 2024
Legal Strategies Committee chair Josh Hetzler of Virginia assured EC members they are working “expeditiously” and understand the “urgency” of the matter.
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Exec Comm presidential search team announces new candidate ‘is emerging’
February 19, 2024
The search team for the next president of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee has announced that an “excellent” candidate “is emerging.”
Rhonda Kelley — former first lady, professor at New Orleans Seminary — dies
February 17, 2024
Rhonda Kelley, former associate director of Innovative Evangelism and adjunct professor of women’s ministry at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, has died.
Investigation continues into shooting at Osteen’s Lakewood Church
February 12, 2024
Local and federal authorities continue to investigate a shooting at Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Houston after a woman opened fire right before an afternoon service. The shooter was shot and killed and two others were wounded.
Retired missionary Ida Mae Hays dies
February 2, 2024
Ida Mae Hays, a retired International Mission Board missionary to Brazil, died Feb. 1.
Longtime Texas pastor Robinson dies at 88
January 26, 2024
Brother Darrell’s funeral is tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Klein Funeral Home in Magnolia, Texas. A livestream will be available.
Candidate for SBC Exec Comm president withdraws name
January 23, 2024
Search team chair Neal Hughes announced the latest development Tuesday (Jan. 23) to EC members. The news of a potential candidate was announced Jan. 8 and was expected to be voted on at the EC’s upcoming meeting in Nashville (Feb. 19–20).
Exposed email sparks accusations of SBC EC being complicit in hiding abuse
January 20, 2024
A recently revealed email, posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Jan. 19, spotlights an April 2021 message from former Southern Baptist Convention attorney James Guenther
Christian persecution rising; North Korea remains atop 2024 World Watch List
January 17, 2024
North Korea remains atop the list of countries where persecution of Christians is highest, Open Doors said Jan. 17 amid the release of its 2024 World Watch List.
Global Methodist Church latest group to partner with GuideStone
January 8, 2024
“The Benefits Team and the Transitional Leadership Council are confident GuideStone is an excellent fit with the values, lean structure and business operations of the Global Methodist Church.”
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