February 17, 2026 Stories

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New SBC disability ministry emphasis would mobilize entities, conventions, churches, WMU

A new ministry emphasis to the disabled would mobilize entities, state conventions and the Woman’s Missionary Union in evangelizing those with special needs everywhere Southern Baptists share the Gospel.
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Proposed CP allocation budget moves IMB to 51 percent

SBC Executive Committee members voted today (Feb. 17) to approve a 2026-27 Cooperative Program allocation budget that places 51 percent of those gifts with the International Mission Board, a recommendation first approved in 2010 with the implementation of the Great Commission Resurgence Task Force.
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For CP, ‘the sky is not falling,’ pastor survey finds

Southern Baptist pastors enthusiastically support the Cooperative Program (CP), according to a survey released Feb. 16 at the SBC Executive Committee’s meeting in Nashville. But they also see opportunity for better CP vision casting to rising generations.
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Pressley: Southern Baptist relationships aren’t always easy, but worth it

Life as a Southern Baptist includes working among others for a goal, SBC President Clint Pressley told Executive Committee trustees and guests. And even when getting there can seem more like a meandering line than a straight one, it still brings reasons to celebrate.
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SBC Executive Committee to meet ministry assignments despite budget cuts, Iorg says

The Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee will work to fulfill its ministry assignments despite budget challenges in the coming year, EC President and CEO Jeff Iorg told the body Feb. 16 during its meeting in Nashville.

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