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Amendment on role of women in pastoral ministry fails to achieve 2/3 vote

A proposed amendment to the SBC Constitution stating the office of pastor should be held only by men was rejected by messengers, receiving approximately 60 percent of the vote, but not reaching the required two-thirds marker.

Missouri

SBU to host higher ed panel at 2025 SBC annual meeting

Southwest Baptist University

Southwest Baptist University will be hosting an expert panel of higher education leaders at the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Dallas to discuss the value of and challenges facing Christian colleges and universities.

Super Summer registration up as 2025 camp season approaches

Dan Steinbeck

BSAAM Conference to be held at Baptist building in Jefferson City, Sept. 15-16

Jennifer Adams

Missouri DR teams bring relief after record number of tornadoes hit state

Cindy Gladden

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National

Citing challenges overcome 100 years ago, Iorg urges Southern Baptists to choose cooperation

Scott Barkley

Iorg’s message addressed several issues also covered in the previous day’s Executive Committee meeting. Those included ongoing steps toward sexual abuse prevention and response, litigation and budget issues and the SBC’s Business and Financial Plan.

Messengers celebrate 100 years of Cooperative Program giving

Baptist Press

Pressley leads slate of SBC officers

Keila Diaz

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Columns

What is truth?

Jeremiah Greever

So, what is truth? It’s not subjectively discovered by our preferences, feelings, or experiences. Truth isn’t even beliefs approved by culture. Genuine truth is the objective, absolute reality determined by God that holistically points to his great glory and name. As Jesus powerfully declared, “You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free” (John 8:32).

It’s not always easy, but it’s worth it!

Wes Fowler

May is National Foster Care Month

Tiffany Crumer

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Apologetics

Pew: A fourth of Christians eye astrology, tarot cards, fortune tellers – most for fun

Diana Chandler

Greg Mathias, who teaches global missions at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS), told Baptist Press that while in Jackson Square this past weekend, he likely walked past five fortune tellers and tarot card readers, common sights there. But according to Pew Research, many Christians in the U.S. are not just passing by such phenomena.

Glory in resurrection

Rob Phillips

Ancient mosaic’s connection to Council of Nicaea still relevant, NOBTS archeologist says

Scott Barkley

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Global

Southern Baptists unite to send 58 new IMB missionaries during SBC annual meeting

IMB

Southern Baptists united to celebrate 58 newly appointed International Mission Board (IMB) missionaries, during the June 10 opening session of the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Dallas. Church messengers watched as missionaries took the stage to share their calling and thank those who are supporting their Great Commission task. One Missouri Baptist couple, Brad and Carrie from Second Baptist Church, were among the new missionaries.

IMB dinner recognizes Journeymen, encourages continued generosity

IMB

Six decades, 6,000 Journeymen equals eternal impact

IMB

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Culture

MBTS’s Allen addresses life, doctrine in latest volume of ‘Letters to My Students’

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS) President Jason K. Allen released his latest book, Letters to My Students, Volume 3: On Life and Doctrine, with B&H Publishing, June 3. Focusing on 10 key doctrines and disciplines, Allen’s new book offers wisdom to current and aspiring ministry leaders for guarding the integrity of their gospel witness in their personal, spiritual, and pastoral lives.

Memorial Day Flag Relay brings healing, encouragement and Gospel connections

Baptist Press

State of the Bible shows U.S. outlier in biblical reverence in ‘secular west’

Diana Chandler

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Lick Creek Fellowship - A Story of Cooperation

A declining rural church faced closure after years of dwindling attendance and aging members. But after the doors closed, a small group stepped in to build something fresh from its legacy. Watch this video to hear this story of cooperation and new life.

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Ethics

Supreme Court unanimously sides with Catholic Charities in religious liberty case

Timothy Cockes

The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that a Catholic benevolent ministry qualifies for a tax exemption granted to churches.

Pro-life, pro-adoption bill awaits Missouri governor’s signature

Timothy Faber

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Policy

Texas outlaws NDAs in childhood sex abuse settlements, following Missouri

Diana Chandler

Texas lawmakers banned nondisclosure clauses in sexual abuse settlement agreements May 26, following Missouri’s passage of similar legislation weeks earlier.

House-passed budget bill defunds Planned Parenthood, affirms many Southern Baptist aims

Diana Chandler

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