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UPDATE: Defamation claims in Sills’ case remain as judge orders settlement conference

September 30, 2026

A federal judge on Tuesday (Sept. 29) dismissed most of the claims against Southern Baptist Convention leaders in a lawsuit filed by a former SBC seminary professor who lost his job due to sexual misconduct allegations. Meanwhile, defamation claims against Guidepost Solutions, the SBC Executive Committee, seminary president Al Mohler and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary remain.

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 4

September 27, 2026

Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for Oct. 4, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 4

September 27, 2026

Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Oct. 4, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.

2026 SBC Annual now available — digitally and in print

September 24, 2026

The 2026 SBC Annual is now available digitally and in print. The annual is the yearbook for the Southern Baptist Convention, capturing ministry reports, financial data, the minutes of the annual meeting and more.

Willy Rice seizes ‘right’ moment with SBC Exec Comm to highlight abuse response efforts

September 22, 2026

It took only a few short minutes into his first report to the SBC Executive Committee on Monday evening (Sept. 21) for Willy Rice to

Missions offering collected by students, children bigger than the dollars

September 22, 2026

“Students and kids gave $670,000 so more people can hear the good news of Jesus. That gives me tremendous hope for the future of our churches and the future of the Great Commission.” —Ryan Blackwell, Lifeway president

SBC EC meeting coverage begins tonight; here’s how to watch

September 21, 2026

SBC Executive Committee members have made their way to the Nashville area for their fall meeting (Sept. 21-22). The Baptist Paper team will provide updates from the meeting, so stay tuned for highlights.

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 27

September 21, 2026

Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for Sept. 27, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 27

September 21, 2026

Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Sept. 27, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.

‘Speak boldly’: Evan Lenow installed as ERLC president

September 21, 2026

Familiar faces of the Southern Baptist Convention gathered Sept. 15 for the installation of Evan Lenow as president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission.

UPDATE: Defamation claims in Sills’ case remain as judge orders settlement conference

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 4

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 4

2026 SBC Annual now available — digitally and in print

Willy Rice seizes ‘right’ moment with SBC Exec Comm to highlight abuse response efforts

Missions offering collected by students, children bigger than the dollars

SBC EC meeting coverage begins tonight; here’s how to watch

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 27

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 27

‘Speak boldly’: Evan Lenow installed as ERLC president

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