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National WMU acquired Royal Racers on May 1, 2026. Since 1984, Royal Racers has resourced Royal Ambassadors with high quality wooden craft kits. “There’s something unforgettable about the excitement of a pinewood derby — the intense preparation and creativity,... Continue Reading »
Carlisle Driggers, 88, Hartsville native and executive director-treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist Convention from 1992 until his retirement in 2007, passed away May 18 at his residence in Georgia. Driggers’ 16-year tenure is the second longest for an... Continue Reading »
A sequel to the best-selling Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God is in production by Lifeway Christian Resources. It’s written by Richard Blackaby, eldest son of Experiencing God’s author, Henry Blackaby, and by Richard’s two oldest... Continue Reading »
J. Allen Murray, pastor of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church in Supply, N.C., and current president of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, will be nominated for second vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention at this summer’s annual... Continue Reading »
SCBaptist family, it is with a heavy heart we inform you that Dr. Carlisle Driggers passed away last night at his residence in Georgia. Dr. Driggers faithfully served as the Executive Director-Treasurer of the SCBaptist Convention from 1992 until... Continue Reading »
Southern Baptist Convention President Clint Pressley has announced his appointments to the 2026 Committee on Committees. Pressley, pastor of Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Charlotte, N.C., has named Cory Horton, pastor, Brushy Creek Baptist, Taylors, S.C., as chair; and Mat... Continue Reading »
The SBC Pastors’ Conference theme of “Together” will be evident through the addition of micro conferences for ministry areas, creating specific opportunities to serve those outside the role of lead pastor. The Pastors’ Conference has always been an event... Continue Reading »
While some Americans show up to church on Sunday morning, those in their lives Monday through Saturday may never hear about it. Lifeway Research’s State of Discipleship revealed many U.S. Protestant churchgoers don’t see their faith as pervasive throughout... Continue Reading »
Have your say at the Cooperative Program interactive display at the 2026 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting Exhibit Hall in Orlando, where the SBC Executive Committee will gather testimonies on how the CP has impacted individual journeys, churches and... Continue Reading »
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary President Albert Mohler announced his intention today (May 18) to propose an amendment to Article III of the SBC Constitution that, he said, “would make clear” how cooperating Southern Baptist churches will view the role... Continue Reading »
Kentucky pastor Austin Rouse will be nominated for second vice president at the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando. Rouse is the pastor of families and students at Southern Heights Baptist in Russellville, Ky. Fellow Kentucky pastor Michael Shultz,... Continue Reading »
With approximately 20,000 total attendees expected for the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting June 7–10, guests and messengers are urged to nail down their housing needs. “When SBC hotel availability opened in October, the response was immediate,” said Lynn Richmond,... Continue Reading »
Recording Secretary Nathan Finn says preparations are well underway to hear from Southern Baptists at the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting and to capture the reports, motions and actions taken in Orlando. In a recent interview with Jonathan Howe on... Continue Reading »
As the world prepares for one of its largest sporting events, Southern Baptists have created opportunities to leverage the 2026 World Cup to share the gospel. From June 11–July 19, 16 major cities throughout North America will host soccer... Continue Reading »
Southern Baptist Convention President Clint Pressley is urging pastors to lead their congregations in prayer for the nation May 17 in concert with a religious outreach in Washington celebrating the semiquincentennial. “Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise... Continue Reading »
The Executive Board of the South Carolina Baptist Convention met on April 28, passing several significant motions, including new collaborations with both the International Mission Board and the North American Mission Board. The board voted unanimously to grant the... Continue Reading »
SBC President Clint Pressley announced May 4 that John Pendleton will chair the Registration Committee for the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando in June. Pendleton, pastor of Bardstown Baptist Church in Bardstown, Ky., was a member of the... Continue Reading »
Southern Baptist Convention President Clint Pressley has named the roster of tellers to count votes at the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting June 9–10. Pressley named David Haynes, senior pastor of First Baptist Church Senatobia, Miss., to lead the team.... Continue Reading »
Charleston Southern University celebrated commencement with a service for master’s and doctoral students on May 7, followed by three ceremonies for graduating Buccaneers receiving bachelor’s degrees on May 9. All participants walked the stage of Lightsey Chapel — the... Continue Reading »
The South Carolina Baptist Convention (SCBaptist) and the North American Mission Board (NAMB) announced the launch of SendSC, a unified initiative to strategically plant and support church planters in South Carolina. According to the United States Census Bureau, South... Continue Reading »
(Editors’ note: this article was originally published at WORLD Opinions) The Fifth Circuit rules for Louisiana and the law in a case involving mail-order abortion drugs Every month, almost 1,000 babies are illegally aborted in Louisiana using the abortion... Continue Reading »
Lifeway Christian Resources trustees elected Ryan Blackwell as the organization’s 11th president and CEO during a special-called meeting April 22 in Nashville. “I’m deeply humbled and grateful to be given this opportunity by the trustees. Lifeway has a long... Continue Reading »
Trustees of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary voted unanimously April 21 to install Scott Pace as the entity’s seventh president. He will officially succeed Daniel Akin on July 31. Southeastern Board Chair Carlos Goodrich pointed to Pace’s “love for the... Continue Reading »
Will you soon be able to walk into a convenience store and legally buy a can of pot or pick up a pack of gummies infused with THC? The shocking answer is yes — and perhaps more disturbing, thanks... Continue Reading »
I do. These two words have the power to change your life forever. No longer are you a solo operative navigating the complexities of this world alone. No longer are you allowed to let dishes pile up in the... Continue Reading »
By this point, tears failed the faithful few; twin ducts in many pairs reached deep within their wells, but not a drop was to be discovered. All tears had been shed. What remained was merely the want of a... Continue Reading »
If you watched any of the winter Olympics this year, you may have seen the commercial that stated, “For two weeks, we’re all on the same team: Team USA.” The commercial showed people wearing opposing team jerseys of their... Continue Reading »
Three South Carolina pastors and their wives were touring the Holy Land when the United States and Israel launched a joint strike on Iran Feb. 28, but all have returned home safely. Wes and Rachel Church of First Baptist... Continue Reading »
Dozens of Orlando churches are ready to host Southern Baptists from all over America for Crossover 2026 leading up to the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in June. Evangelism will be happening throughout The City Beautiful June 1–7, and... Continue Reading »
As Artemis II captured the nation and world during its journey toward the moon, Andrew Riddle, an engineer contracted by NASA and a member of First Baptist Church, New Orleans, said the lunar orbit highlighted God’s creation. After graduating... Continue Reading »
Alabama’s Craig Carlisle will be nominated for first vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention in June when messengers meet in Orlando. Carlisle, director of missions for Etowah Baptist Association, is currently serving as second vice president of the... Continue Reading »
A since-deleted social media post by President Trump appearing to compare himself to Jesus has drawn reactions of condemnation from a range of Southern Baptists. The president shared the AI image to his Truth Social account at 9:49 p.m.... Continue Reading »
Evan Lenow was unanimously confirmed as the new president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission at a special-called trustees meeting Monday, April 13. Lenow, 47, has served as the director of the Institute for Christian Leadership, director of... Continue Reading »
In remote villages of the Himalayan mountains, women’s health trainings are opening doors for believers to build relationships and share the gospel. International Mission Board worker Sidney Barr and her team are partnering with local believers to share the... Continue Reading »
Former police captain Jamie Reynolds considered himself a “reluctant AMS” when he began serving as an associational mission strategist for the Three Forks Baptist Association a dozen years ago. “I was a reluctant AMS, in a manner of speaking,... Continue Reading »
When facing difficult circumstances, most churchgoers still trust in God’s love and provision. Some, however, begin to question God’s character and involvement in their lives, and their number has grown in recent years. Lifeway Research’s State of Discipleship revealed... Continue Reading »
Jay Adkins, pastor of First Baptist Church in Westwego, La., has announced his intention to nominate Don Currence at the upcoming Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting to serve another term as SBC registration secretary. In comments to Baptist Press,... Continue Reading »
A preliminary schedule for the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting June 9–10 in Orlando has been released by the Southern Baptist Convention’s Committee on Order of Business. A highlight of the program will come right off the bat in Tuesday... Continue Reading »
Charleston Southern University President B. Keith Faulkner announced an increase in CSU’s First Responders/Public Safety Tuition Discount from 20 percent to 25 percent in appreciation of the work they do. At the university’s annual criminal justice job fair on... Continue Reading »
Scott Pace will be presented as the recommended candidate by a search committee to serve as Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary’s next president, the school announced. Trustees will vote at their spring meeting April 20-21. Pace, 51, currently serves at... Continue Reading »
The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission’s presidential search team has announced Mississippi College academic administrator and longtime ERLC research fellow Evan Lenow as its candidate to lead the entity. The announcement follows a seven-month search. Search team chair Mitch... Continue Reading »
As Southern Baptists look toward Baptism Sunday on April 12, the last few years have been a cause for celebration. Baptisms increased four straight years from 2021 through 2024. “While a couple of those years were obviously rebound from... Continue Reading »
Steve Gaines, longtime pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis and a former president of the Southern Baptist Convention, died March 20 after a long battle with cancer. He was 68. Gaines served as pastor of Bellevue for more... Continue Reading »
The second legislative session of the South Carolina 126th General Assembly is out to improve its bill passing batting average. The 2025 session got bogged down with major pieces of legislation, consuming weeks of the calendar with sometimes contentious... Continue Reading »
It’s amazing how much noise a few quiet Buddhist monks can make when they walk through your town. I was having breakfast out in the country of Lexington County with my friend Chris, and we heard the monks were... Continue Reading »
I was 17 years old the summer before my high school senior year when Northside Baptist Church of Denham Springs, La., called me as their part-time music minister. My dad was a local pastor, and I had a solid... Continue Reading »
Each year, Southern Baptists gather for our annual meeting as stewards. We come as messengers from our churches, entrusted with a responsibility that stretches back nearly two centuries: cooperating together for the sake of the Great Commission. That cooperation... Continue Reading »
Have you ever been drawn into an infomercial or found yourself awed by the sales pitch of a social media influencer? Basically, someone you have never met before is telling you how miserable your life is without their product.... Continue Reading »
More than 3,500 athletes from 93 countries gathered in Milan, Italy, in February, where they spent two weeks competing for Olympic gold in sports like skiing, figure skating and ice hockey. Organizers anticipated more than 2 million spectators would... Continue Reading »
More than 80 South Carolina Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers are participating in a “spring break project” this week to assist homeowners in Spartanburg County, which has the highest number of residents still needing assistance with damages from Hurricane Helene.... Continue Reading »
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