PHOENIX (BP) – The newly released Christian Standard Bible gives Southern Baptists an unparalleled opportunity to uphold the fidelity of God’s Word, reported Thom S. Rainer, president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources, to messengers at the 2017 Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting. “We, the Southern Baptist Convention, will be the stewards of this translation,” Rainer said during his report on June 14. “God has shown us favor.” Faithful stewardship of God’s Word has been … [Read more...]
Crossover & Harvest America share Gospel, more than 3,000 make decisions
PHOENIX (BP) – It started Friday, June 9 – the rumblings of an awakening. More than 700 voices worshiped at North Phoenix Baptist Church in Phoenix, Ariz., kicking off the weekend’s Crossover Arizona and Harvest America events. The North American Mission Board’s (NAMB) Crossover Arizona and Greg Laurie’s Harvest America joined forces to host a three-day evangelistic outreach involving training, street evangelism and service projects before culminating in Harvest America’s Sunday night … [Read more...]
Churches up in 2016, baptisms decline
NASHVILLE (BP) – Southern Baptists experienced growth in the number of churches that cooperate with the SBC in 2016, according to the latest Annual Church Profile report (ACP). However, other key measures declined in 2016, including membership, baptisms, average worship attendance and total giving, according to the ACP compiled by LifeWay Christian Resources in cooperation with Baptist state conventions. The number of churches cooperating with the Southern Baptist Convention grew by … [Read more...]
Jim Wells, former MBC staff member & DOM, outgoing SBC registration sec., dies at 69
OZARK, Mo. (BP) – Jim Wells, a 15-term Southern Baptist Convention registration secretary known for his humble leadership style, died June 17 following a seven-year battle with cancer. He was 69. First elected registration secretary in 2002, Wells oversaw messenger registration, ballot counting and reporting of vote totals at SBC annual meetings among other duties. He served alongside eight SBC presidents. SBC President Steve Gaines called Wells "a humble servant of Jesus … [Read more...]
H.B. Charles to be Pastors’ Conf. nominee
PHOENIX (BP) – Oklahoma pastor Brad Graves has announced the withdrawal of his candidacy for Southern Baptist Convention Pastors' Conference president to clear the way for Florida pastor H.B. Charles Jr. to be nominated as the first African American to hold that office. Graves told Baptist Press no one pressured him to withdraw and "it's never a loss when you can join God in His work." Former Pastors' Conference president Ken Whitten announced his intent to nominate Charles May 11, … [Read more...]
Mo. Baptists named as tellers, credentials committee members
PHOENIX – Southern Baptist Convention President Steve Gaines has announced appointees to the 2017 Credentials Committee and has named tellers for the SBC 2017 annual meeting here, June 13-14. Brandon Park, lead pastor of First Baptist Church, Raytown, was named as chair of tellers. Additionally, Brian Jump, senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Clever, was named as a teller. One Missourian – Charles Smith, a vice president at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City – … [Read more...]
Overwhelmed parents focus of new resource
NASHVILLE (BP) – As the parents of two, Josh and Christi Straub know how exhausting modern parenting can be. Teaching children to know God can feel like one more item on a daunting to-do list. So the Straubs and LifeWay Christian Stores have created TwentyTwoSix, a subscription-based resource to help parents be more confident in the discipleship of their children – without adding time to a jam-packed schedule. “To disciple our kids requires intentionality and creativity,” said Josh … [Read more...]
Jim Wells still mulling SBC role
PHOENIX – Though he has endured a string of setbacks in his cancer treatment, Jim Wells has yet to decide if he will run for a 16th term as registration secretary for the Southern Baptist Convention at its June meeting in Phoenix. “I’m leaving that open,” Wells told The Pathway. “I’m getting ready for the meeting, but if something happens with my treatment that won’t let me go, that’ll be fine too.” Wells served from 2012-15 as strategic partners team leader at the Missouri Baptist … [Read more...]
Gaines running for 2nd term
PHOENIX (BP) – Tennessee pastor Steve Gaines will be nominated for a second term as president of the Southern Baptist Convention, his son Grant announced today (May 17). Gaines “has led the convention faithfully” over the past year and been “marked by ... godly traits,” Grant Gaines, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Jackson, Tenn., wrote in a statement to Baptist Press announcing his intent to nominate his father at the June 13-14 SBC annual meeting in Phoenix. Steve Gaines, pastor … [Read more...]
La. Executive Board concludes study of ERLC
ALEXANDRIA, La. (BP) – The Louisiana Baptist Convention's Executive Board has concluded a study of "issues of concern" related to the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission and issued a letter commending ERLC President Russell Moore for "confessing his failings." The letter, addressed to the ERLC president and trustees, also urged Moore "to listen carefully and respectfully to Southern Baptists even as we listen to him." The LBC Executive Board voted to report to the convention's … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptists nominated to EC, entity trustee boards
NASHVILLE (BP) – Missouri Baptists are among those nominated by the 2017 SBC Committee on Nominations on the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, and as trustees for the International Mission Board, North American Mission Board, LifeWay Christian Resources, GuideStone Financial Resources, the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Nominees will serve if elected by the messengers to the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist … [Read more...]
Two Mo. Baptists named to Committee on Committees
PHOENIX (BP) – Appointments to the Southern Baptist Convention's Committee on Committees have been announced by SBC President Steve Gaines, pastor of Memphis-area Bellevue Baptist Church in Cordova, Tenn. Gaines appointed two committee members from Missouri: Mike Whitehead, Abundant Life Baptist Church, Lee's Summit; and Ted Middleton, First Baptist Church, Lewistown. The Committee on Committees will assemble in Phoenix just prior to the SBC's June 13-14 annual meeting to nominate … [Read more...]
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