The Clergy Act creates a two-year window allowing eligible clergy members and Christian Science practitioners to reverse a previous, permanent decision to opt out of Social Security and Medicare taxes.
Familiar faces of the Southern Baptist Convention gathered Sept. 15 for the installation of Evan Lenow as president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission.
The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission has named Zack Pruitt as its vice president of public policy and general counsel for the organization. Pruitt will
Labor Day is Sept. 7. The Baptist Paper asked several leaders in various roles at SBC entities to share challenges, lessons learned during leadership transitions and reflections on why they keep returning each day for more.
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Inflation and declining Cooperative Program giving have put pressure on the IMB budget, but strong giving to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering and an increase in IMB funding next year will help keep missionary efforts strong, IMB President Paul Chitwood told messengers to the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting.
The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission team is guided by a desire to support pastors, stand for truth and serve churches, said Gary Hollingsworth, ERLC outgoing interim director, in his report to messengers at the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting.
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