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2021 SBC calendar released; ERLC amicus brief clarified
The official SBC calendar of activities for 2021 was released this week for churches to use to highlight the missions and ministries, and the ERLC clarified some issue...
Seminary presidents issue statement; Legal updates from around the SBC
The Council of Seminary Presidents issued a statement reaffirming the BFM2000 this week, and there are a pair of rather important legal updates to cover.
SCOTUS rules for religious liberty; State papers adjusting schedules and formats
This week, the Supreme Court ruled against a limitation placed on houses of worship by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Also, two state papers announced changes to thei...
Mohler shares his thoughts on the future of the SBC; More state convention recaps
Baptist Press sat down for an exclusive interview with Dr. Mohler to discuss his pending nomination for SBC president as well as the future of the SBC.
Richards announces departure from SBTC; State convention recaps
Jim Richards announced this week his plans to retire at the end of 2021 as the executive director of the SBTC. Also, there are several state convention recaps to cover.
WMU faces financial challenges; Election results in mixed outcomes
WMU has announced budget and personnel cuts, and this week's election provided some wins and some losses for Southern Baptist interests.
Mohler to be nominated for SBC president; Falwell sues Liberty
We have our first official announcement of a candidate for national office in the SBC. Al Mohler confirmed he's in for 2021, and we also have an update from Liberty.
Few churches are back to pre-COVID attendance; Seminary trustee reports from MBTS & SWBTS
New research shows only 4% of churches who have started meeting again have reported growth in worship attendance and 13% are yet to resume services. Also, there are tr...
LifeWay agrees on terms of Ridgecrest sale; Seminaries hold trustee meetings
LifeWay has identified a buyer for Ridgecrest, and four seminaries held trustee meetings this past week.
Giving totals for 2020 show generosity and faithfulness of Southern Baptists
Giving totals are in for CP, LMCO, and AAEO for 2020, and Southern Baptists have shown their generosity and faithfulness through their giving.
LifeWay files suit against Rainer; GuideStone forms presidential search committee
LifeWay filed a lawsuit against its former CEO this past week, and GuideStone has announced a succession plan for O.S. Hawkins.
EC adopts FY21 budgets; Pearson named CFO
The SBC Executive Committee met to approve the CP Allocation Budget and the EC operating budget. Also, there's a new CFO coming to the EC.
Annual Meeting theme announced; Hurricane Sally hits Gulf Coast
We have an annual meeting theme for 2021, and there's been a shakeup at First Baptist Atlanta. Also, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief teams are working across the coun...
Southwestern, Baylor file suit, allege “secret coup”; Addison named EVP
Southwestern and Baylor are suing a foundation that was set up to benefit the schools after a change in its governing docs has jeopardized millions. Also, Greg Addison...
State convention annual meeting plans continue to change; CP hits $16M for second consecutive month
The COVID-19 global pandemic has changed how many states will meet this fall and has also led to the cancellation of several meetings. Also, there's good news regardin...
LifeWay makes cuts for FY21; Falwell out at Liberty
LifeWay trustees met this week to pass a "bridge year" budget, and Jerry Falwell Jr. is no longer president at Liberty University.
Body of pastor’s wife found; Townes announces retirement
The body of the wife of a Kansas City-area pastor has been found after she went missing more than three weeks ago. Also, longtime EC CFO Bill Townes announced his impe...
Trustee meetings moved online; Falwell on administrative leave at Liberty
The continuing COVID-19 global pandemic has forced most SBC entities to move their fall trustee meetings to online meetings. Also, Liberty University has placed its pr...
WMU to offer voluntary retirement; Pastor gets camel
The Woman's Missionary Union announced this week that it will offer employees a voluntary retirement as the missions organization deals with the financial impact from ...
Pastor resigns after event celebrating Confederate general, KKK leader; COVID outbreak hits Alabama church
An Alabama pastor resigned after controversy arose following his involvement in an event honoring Nathan Bedford Forrest. Also in Alabama, a church has seen ana COVID-...
Texas church planter hit and killed by 18-wheeler
Tragedy struck the Southern Baptist family this week as Texas church planter and pastor John Powell was killed after being hit by a semi-truck while helping a stranded...
Bellevue Baptist faces sex abuse lawsuit; SWBTS passes budget, hires new faculty
Bellevue Baptist is facing a sex abuse lawsuit related to actions by a former part-time employee. Also, Southwestern Seminary has passed a budget for 2020-21 and hired...
SCOTUS rules in favor of religious liberty, cites ERLC brief
The Supreme Court handed down a pair of significant and decisive 7-2 rulings on religious liberty issues and even cited an amicus brief from the ERLC in one of the opi...
Mississippi to change state flag; CP giving highest in three months
Thanks to the work of Mississippi Baptists, the state flag of Mississippi will no longer bear the image of a Confederate flag. Also, there's some really good news rega...
Cedarville University reinstates White; Akin, Vroegop resign from trustee board
Cedarville University released the findings of their internal investigation and reinstated president Thomas White. As a result, Danny Akin and another trustee resigned...
Rolland Slade elected EC chairman; Reflecting on 1995’s resolution on racial reconciliation
Rolland Slade made history this week becoming the first African American to chair the SBC Executive Committee. Also this week is the 25th anniversary of the SBC resolu...
Southern Baptists commission 61 new missionaries; Details of pastor’s death emerge
Southern Baptists commissioned 61 new missionaries last week, and there was a tragic development in the death of a N.C. pastor.
ACP report shows continued decline; SBC Advance recap
The SBC Annual Church Profile results are in, and they show another year of decline for the SBC. Also, SBC Advance was held June 2 to provide online ministry updates f...
George Floyd death draws response from Southern Baptist leaders
On the fifth anniversary of the launch of the podcast, Amy and Jonathan reminisce about some of their favorite moments from the past five years and discuss the death o...
SBC Advance to be held June 2 and an interview with Carol Pipes
The SBC Executive Committee will be hosting an online ministry update on June 2, and Carol Pipes stops by to talk about World Changers.