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June 17, 2026

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IMB ‘grateful’ to receive 51% of CP budget allocation in upcoming fiscal year

June 10, 2026

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.

ERLC introduces new president during report to messengers in Orlando

June 9, 2026

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.

New ministry statement on AI released for Baptist pastors, ministers

June 8, 2026

Southern Baptist leaders, in an effort led by Lifeway Christian Resources, have released a new statement intended to help guide pastors and ministers in the application of AI.

Sports gambling: The church crisis hiding in plain sight?

May 29, 2026

Calvin Ridley, star receiver for the Atlanta Falcons, was suspended for an entire season in 2022 for gambling on NFL games. The following year, 10 NFL and one NHL athlete were suspended for gambling-related infractions.

Convention preview: SBC 2026 messengers heading to Orlando in June

May 20, 2026

Southern Baptist families across the country will be making the familiar trek to Orlando this summer for the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting — and probably a stop at Disney.

Top headlines to know this week

April 15, 2026

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