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In press conference, Mohler gets specific on his amendment's purpose " Biblical Recorder
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (553+ words) ORLANDO (BP) " As he spoke with the media Wednesday afternoon (June 10), Southern Baptist Theological Seminary President Albert Mohler leaned on one word to consistently answer a question posed in numerous ways." It was the word he added two weeks ago…...
Abuse prevention among adults with disabilities emphasized " Biblical Recorder
13+ hour, 18+ min ago (661+ words) ORLANDO (BP) " Preventing the abuse of adults with disabilities in churches was the focus of a luncheon hosted by the Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention at the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) annual meeting June 9 in Orlando." "Stand Up: Standing for…...
Florida pastor Paul Purvis to be nominated for SBC first vice president " Biblical Recorder
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (437+ words) ORLANDO, Florida " Paul Purvis, lead pastor at Mission Hill Church in Temple Terrace, Florida, will be nominated for first vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) at the 2026 SBC annual meeting. Alan Brumback, lead pastor at First Baptist Church…...
Pastors examine conflict, suffering and finishing well during second session of SBC Pastors" Conference " Biblical Recorder
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (1171+ words) In his segment, Edgar Aponte, senior pastor of Idlewild Baptist Church, Lutz, Florida, stressed Christians must protect gospel unity for the sake of gospel advancement. But, he acknowledged, where there is power, there is tension. He asserted Christians must learn…...
Carolyn Fountain elected president of WMU, SBC " Biblical Recorder
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (350+ words) ORLANDO " Carolyn Fountain of Monroe, Louisiana, was elected the 25th president of the Woman's Missionary Union (WMU), Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) during the WMU Missions Celebration and annual meeting on June 7, in Orlando, Florida. She is the first African American woman…...
Abuse prevention includes teaching kids discernment, panelists tell Christian educators " Biblical Recorder
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (724+ words) ORLANDO (BP) " Guarding children from abuse entails not only shielding them from danger, but also teaching them wisdom and discernment, panelists said at a June 8 breakfast in conjunction with the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) annual meeting in Orlando. The breakfast,…...
Lincoln Bingham, a giant in tearing down racial barriers in Kentucky, dies at 94 " Biblical Recorder
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (1435+ words) LOUISVILLE, Ky. " A legendary Kentucky Baptist pastor who faithfully served for more than six decades and who worked tirelessly to break down racial barriers has died at 94. Lincoln Bingham, even after retiring in 2019 at the age of 87, could be found…...
Retired Army General Doug Carver joins Virginia National Guard student's claim of religious bias " Biblical Recorder
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (460+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (BP) " Southern Baptist chaplaincy executive Douglas Carver has joined a Virginia National Guard member's court fight claiming the state's tuition assistance program discriminates against students pursuing religious degrees. Carver filed the amicus brief independently of his affiliation with…...
Half of pastors satisfied with their church's discipleship, Lifeway Research shows " Biblical Recorder
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (962+ words) BRENTWOOD, Tenn. " The church flourishes when disciples are being formed. But how do churches know if they're effectively forming disciples? The State of Discipleship study from Lifeway Research surveyed more than 2, 600 Protestant pastors and more than 2, 100 Protestant churchgoers to uncover…...
Mobilizing for a summer of gospel impact " Biblical Recorder
1+ week, 1+ day ago (551+ words) School's out, but ministry is ramping up in North Carolina and beyond. N. C. Baptist churches are gearing up for a summer of gospel opportunities. God is stirring hearts and calling people to step boldly into His work. Will you join us?...