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Pastor, sons use hobby to provide guitars for missionaries

Pastor Greg Gilbreath of Madison Baptist Church has always enjoyed both playing and repairing his own guitars. Two of his sons — Sam and Ben — also enjoy playing the guitar, while his third son, Nic, is a woodworker.... Continue Reading »

ARITF’s Blalock interviews Samantha Kilpatrick of Guidepost’s ‘Faith-Based Solutions’

In a video interview, Marshall Blalock, chairman of the SBC’s Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force (ARITF), talked with Samantha Kilpatrick of Guidepost Solutions about the organization’s new Faith-Based Solutions division and plans for the upcoming Ministry Check database. In... Continue Reading »

Daniel Dickard guest on recent ‘Road to New Orleans’ video

Daniel Dickard, president of the 2023 SBC Pastors Conference, joined SBC Executive Committee Vice President for Communications Jonathan Howe to preview this year’s conference. In the latest installment of “Road to New Orleans,” a video series hosted by Howe... Continue Reading »

Churches reported to Credentials Committee over Johnny Hunt invitations

Two Southern Baptist churches have been reported to the SBC Credentials Committee on the grounds that the churches are out of step with the convention’s stances on sexual abuse. The reports stem from speaking invitations extended to former SBC... Continue Reading »

Finn to be re-nominated for SBC recording secretary

North Greenville University provost and current SBC Recording Secretary Nathan Finn will be re-nominated for the position by Florida pastor Dean Inserra at the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in New Orleans, La., on June 13-14. “Nathan Finn is... Continue Reading »

Saddleback Church deemed ‘not in friendly cooperation’ with SBC

The SBC Executive Committee affirmed a recommendation from the SBC Credentials Committee Feb. 21 to deem Saddleback Church as “not in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention.” The move comes less than a year after founding pastor Rick... Continue Reading »

Racial reconciliation an everyday calling, not just for one Sunday a year

“We read in Colossians that the Lord is reconciling all things to Himself, so I think having a Sunday where we focus on racial reconciliation and the efforts to pursue real racial unity speaks to the continuing commitment of... Continue Reading »

ARITF recommends Guidepost Solutions to build ‘Ministry Check’ database

The Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force (ARITF) announced it has made a recommendation to the SBC Credentials Committee to utilize Guidepost Solutions in establishing and maintaining a “Ministry Check” website database for those credibly accused of sexual abuse. Contract... Continue Reading »

Stand for Life organization launches with ERLC help

A new organization that grew out of an alliance of more than 100 pro-life groups has launched with a Southern Baptist entity providing a vital contribution. Stand for Life became a separate organization at the start of 2023 with... Continue Reading »

Turkey quakes’ death toll rising, Southern Baptists responding

Rescue efforts were underway as the death toll continued to climb following strong earthquakes on Feb. 6 near the border of Turkey and Syria. As of Feb. 9, the confirmed death toll was approaching 12,000. Turkish President Recep Tayyip... Continue Reading »

2023 SBC calendar highlighted by new Caring Well Sunday

The release of the 2023 Southern Baptist Convention Calendar of Activities is highlighted by the addition of Caring Well Sunday, to be observed for the first time on Sept. 24. The addition of Caring Well Sunday, dedicated to awareness... Continue Reading »

Most significant Baptist stories of 2022

The year 2022 saw the most troop activity in Europe since World War II as well as a major victory for pro-life warriors in the U.S. A year of historic giving in the SBC was also a year of... Continue Reading »