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...]
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...]
MBTS luncheon set for June 14
PHOENIX (BP) – Alumni and friends of Southern Baptists' six seminaries will gather Wednesday, June 14, in Phoenix to hear updates from the campuses and renew friendships with classmates and seminary faculty and staff. The luncheons take place in conjunction with the SBC annual meeting here. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and College will welcome alumni and friends to its annual luncheon in Room North 120B/C of the Phoenix Convention Center immediately following the SBC annual … [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...]
Minter, Warren headline wives’ events
PHOENIX (BP) – Ministers' wives attending the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Phoenix are invited to a trio of women's events, including a Pastors' Wives Conference, a Ministers' Wives Luncheon and a Women's Expo. Authors and speakers Kelly Minter of Nashville and Kay Warren of Lake Forest, Calif., will headline this year's events to be held in the North Ballroom of the Phoenix Convention Center. This year's theme is "Brave," based on Proverbs 31:25: "She is clothed with … [Read more...]
SBC Pastors’ Conference 2017 schedule released
PHOENIX (BP) – This year's Southern Baptist Convention Pastors' Conference will center on the theme "above every name" and focus on an exposition of Philippians by pastors of Southern Baptist churches with average attendance of approximately 500 or less. Pastors' Conference President Dave Miller's advice to prospective attendees is to "read and look through the book of Philippians" in advance because the meeting "is all about the text" of Scripture. Miller and his fellow officers -- … [Read more...]
NAMB to highlight compassion ministry, church planting during annual meeting
PHOENIX (BP) – Pastors and others attending this year's Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Phoenix will learn more about opportunities to engage their churches locally and throughout North America in compassion ministries as well as church planting efforts. The North American Mission Board will highlight these opportunities at its Monday luncheon, June 12, for pastors and as part of its presentation at the annual meeting Tuesday afternoon. In addition, pastors and other … [Read more...]
Pastors’ Conference scholarships exceed projections
PHOENIX (BP) – The Southern Baptist Convention Pastors' Conference announced last month the first 30 recipients of $1,000 scholarships to attend the Pastors' Conference and SBC annual meeting this summer. "We are thrilled that we have been able to help this group of men to attend, grateful to those who have given and anticipate giving out even more in the near future," Pastors' Conference President Dave Miller told Baptist Press in written comments. "Our regret is that we will not be … [Read more...]
IMB to continue limitless challenge
PHOENIX (BP) – During the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting in Phoenix, International Mission Board personnel will share how Southern Baptists can be a part of making disciples of all nations as God's ordinary people empowered by His limitless power to fulfill Christ's Great Commission. The SBC annual meeting June 13-14 also will feature a "Sending Celebration" as the IMB celebrates missionaries, along with their church families. Together they are answering God's call to … [Read more...]
MBTS’ Duesing appointed to Resolutions Committee
PHOENIX (BP) – Southern Baptist Convention President Steve Gaines has named the members of the Committee on Resolutions for the June 13-14 SBC annual meeting in Phoenix. One Missourian was named to the committee: Jason Duesing, provost and associate professor of historical theology, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Kansas City; member, Antioch Bible Baptist Church, Gladstone. Barrett Duke of Montana was named chairman of the SBC Committee on Resolutions by SBC President Steve … [Read more...]
‘Pray! For such a time as this’
PHOENIX (BP) – As this year's Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting approaches, SBC President Steve Gaines says fellow Baptists should anticipate emphases on prayer, evangelism and financial stewardship at the June 13-14 gathering in Phoenix, where the 2003 and 2011 annual meetings also were held. This year's annual meeting theme is "Pray! For such a time as this" based on Luke 18:1 and Esther 4:14. Gaines hopes that through a commitment "to fervent, frequent, faith-filled prayer," … [Read more...]
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