SBC Presidential Q&A with The Baptist Paper: Willy Rice
The Baptist Paper reached out to those who have announced intentions to be nominated for president of the Southern Baptist Convention.
‘We delight in serving you’: Midwestern Seminary president tells messengers in Orlando
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is growing while staying true to its mission to serve Southern Baptists and work closely with churches, president Jason K. Allen told messengers to the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando on June 9.
SBC Exec Comm faces drastic funding cut in coming year
“We must streamline operations and focus more narrowly on our core functions … The EC has a limited but essential function in the SBC eco-system. Limited does not mean unimportant,” EC president Jeff Iorg shared June 8 during the EC meeting in Orlando.
SACSCOC: SWBTS ‘now in full compliance,’ accreditation restored
“We are genuinely grateful to God to receive this good and encouraging report that all sanctions have been removed, which is an answer to the prayers of many.”
Pastors, churchgoers hold mixed view of AI and its use
As the prevalence of artificial intelligence grows in the broader culture, some within the church are skeptical of downloading AI into the ministry.
‘We trust the Lord’: NC pastor’s family grieves tragic death of son
Prayers from ministry leaders from across Baptist life and beyond have poured in for North Carolina pastor Clint Pressley and family following death of son.
Helping NextGen embrace role in missions
The International Mission Board has released “Blueprint: Recognizing God’s Design for His Glory among the Nations,” a new course and companion book for students, young adults and ministry leaders to understand Scripture as one unified story and recognize their role in God’s global mission.
‘Key is communication’: Disaster Relief building pipeline of leaders for national disaster response
Key Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers from across the country gathered in Louisville recently to be trained to help effectively respond to national emergencies.