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Calls for Prayer as U.S. and Israel Strike Iran, Face Retaliation

A group of Southern Baptist pastors and their spouses, including former Send Relief President Bryant Wright, sheltered in place in Jerusalem Saturday morning (Feb. 28) as the United States and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran. Within hours, Iran... Continue Reading »

South Carolina AMS Travis Kerns to be Nominated for SBC Recording Secretary

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary professor Denny Burk has announced plans to nominate Travis Kerns, a South Carolina associational mission strategist, for SBC Recording Secretary at the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting. “Travis’ devoted service at various levels of Southern Baptist... Continue Reading »

Social Media Post Deemed Racist Receives Southern Baptist Response

Southern Baptist leaders pointed to the evils of racism following a now deleted post on President Trump’s social media page Friday, Feb. 6. “Nearly all of the 62-second clip appears to be from a conservative video alleging deliberate tampering... Continue Reading »

Finn Will Not Be Nominated for SBC Recording Secretary in Orlando

SBC Recording Secretary Nathan Finn says he will not be nominated for a fifth term at the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando. Finn made the announcement on his blog Tuesday (Feb. 3). Finn said the decision came through... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Pastor Josh Powell to be Nominated for SBC President in Orlando

South Carolina pastor Josh Powell will be nominated for Southern Baptist Convention president at the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando. Tennessee pastor Jay Hardwick told Baptist Press that he intends to nominate Powell this summer. “I’ve known Josh... Continue Reading »

Preparing for the Unexpected in Your Worship Service

The choir was singing while we were in the middle of serving the Lord’s Supper one Sunday morning. The ushers were halfway down the middle aisle when the sanctuary’s rear doors flew open and a young man stepped in... Continue Reading »

ICE Protesters Disrupt Minnesota Worship Service

An anti-ICE protest disrupted the morning worship service at Cities Church, St. Paul, Minn., on Sunday morning (Jan. 18). Former CNN anchor Don Lemon livestreamed a portion of the event from inside the church building on YouTube. Protesters could... Continue Reading »

Florida Pastor Willy Rice to Be Nominated for SBC President in Orlando

Florida pastor Willy Rice announced his intentions to be nominated as a candidate for Southern Baptist Convention president at the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando. In a video released Oct. 31, Rice said he is allowing the nomination... Continue Reading »

SBC Leaders Release Statement on Charlie Kirk’s Death

Southern Baptist leaders have released a statement to lament the assassination of Charlie Kirk and call for justice and peace. Kirk, 31, the president of Turning Point USA and a conservative advocate, was assassinated Sept. 10 as he spoke... Continue Reading »

Clint Pressley Issues Call to Prayer for This Sunday

SBC President Clint Pressley calls on pastors and churches to spend a dedicated time in prayer for the nation this Sunday (Sept. 14) in a video released today (Sept. 11). “Our nation needs us to ask God to help,”... Continue Reading »

Conservative Advocate Charlie Kirk Killed by Gunman at a Utah Campus Rally

Conservative advocate Charlie Kirk was killed by a gunman at Utah Valley University Wednesday (Sept. 10). President Donald Trump paid tribute to the leader via social media calling him great and legendary. Kirk is the co-founder and president of... Continue Reading »

Chitwood, Ezell Urge Participation in Global Hunger Sunday

Are you worried finding your next meal will be a struggle? Know someone who is? If food insecurity doesn’t affect you, it probably affects someone you know. International Mission Board President Paul Chitwood says the global hunger crisis is... Continue Reading »