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Gather your friends and celebrate God’s work around the world through His people at the WMU Missions Celebration just prior to the SBC Annual Meeting. “We want this to be more than an event,” said Sandy Wisdom-Martin, executive director... Continue Reading »
In 2024, the Southern Baptist Convention baptized more new members than in any of the previous seven years but still saw an 18th consecutive year of overall membership decline. The 12,722,266 members of Southern Baptist congregations mark a 2... Continue Reading »
The SBC Committee on Nominations has released its 2025 report in advance of the 2025 SBC Annual Meeting to be held June 10-11. Per SBC bylaws, the report is to be released through Baptist Press no later than 45... Continue Reading »
Energy infused the worship center of West Edgecomb Baptist Church in Rocky Mount as the digital timer on the screen at front counted down the minutes. The congregation had reason to celebrate on Sunday, April 27. Five were baptized.... Continue Reading »
North Shelby Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala., celebrated six baptisms last year on Baptism Sunday, the annual Southern Baptist emphasis that urges churches to “fill the tank” and stir the waters, marking new life in Christ. Lexington Baptist Church... Continue Reading »
North Carolina pastor Clint Pressley will be nominated for a second term as president of the Southern Baptist Convention, Texas pastor Michael Criner announced April 13. “It is my honor to nominate Clint Pressley for a second term as... Continue Reading »
Editor’s note: This piece is the first in a five-part series in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Baptist Faith and Message. Nearly a century has passed since the Southern Baptist Convention adopted the Baptist Faith and Message... Continue Reading »
NewSpring Church of Anderson, which meets on 13 campuses across the state, has withdrawn from the Southern Baptist Convention, according to a recent letter addressed to the SBC Executive Committee. “After prayerful consideration, we’ve decided to withdraw from national... Continue Reading »
A preliminary schedule for this year’s SBC Annual Meeting in Dallas June 10-11 was released Tuesday (March 25) by the Southern Baptist Convention’s Committee on Order of Business. The meeting will begin with 15 minutes of worship and prayer... Continue Reading »
SBC President Clint Pressley announced Friday, March 21, that Jonathan Coleman will chair the Registration Committee for the 2025 SBC Annual Meeting in Dallas in June. Coleman, pastor of Harvey Baptist Church in Stephenville, Texas, was a member of... Continue Reading »
The U.S. Department of Justice informed Southern Baptist Convention attorneys today (March 12) that its investigation into the SBC and its entities is closed. No sexual abuse-related charges were filed. “Earlier today, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern... Continue Reading »
The average Southern Baptist church calls the South home, but the only region of the country where those congregations are growing is the Northeast. Churches are baptizing more people, but most churches remain small and fewer attendees are involved... Continue Reading »
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