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National

Dockery leads slate of new EC officers

On the day before Southern Baptists convene, SBC Executive Committee members elected new leaders and passed several recommendations for final approval by messengers.
National

Horton, Wright, Traylor to serve on Pastors’ Conference study committee

SBC Pastors’ Conference President DJ Horton will occupy a spot on a special committee alongside former Send Relief President Bryant Wright and Ted Traylor, longtime pastor of Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola, Fla., to study the future of the event that precedes the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting.
National

Southern Baptists to vote on Business and Financial Plan that emphasizes trustee governance

The newly proposed business and financial plan going before Southern Baptists for a vote next week aims to offer clarity while leaning on trustee governance of SBC entities, said Executive Committee President Jeff Iorg.
Faith

Southern Seminary finds itself in Jeopardy!

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary received a mention on the Jeopardy! Masters April 30 episode in a manner that gave a nod to the school’s devotion to biblical fidelity.
National

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

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Professor Jim Parker sees a recently-uncovered proclamation from early Christians as very much a current mandate for today’s believers.
Missouri

Apologist: proclaiming the Resurrection needs to be consistent

Apologist Jeremiah Johnston says the seminal event in Christianity’s history should be raised up more often. “The Resurrection of Jesus is tragically under-taught," he says. But Johnston will be highlighting the death and resurrection of Christ this month at a Missouri Baptist church in the Kansas City area. His event—called the "Who is the Man of the Shroud?" Experience—is set to take place at Fellowship Church in Greenwood, Mo., April 27-May 4.
Ethics

Five religious liberty cases loom large as SCOTUS decisions draw closer

Five cases addressing religious liberty ranging from parental rights to age verification on pornographic sites will be decided when the Supreme Court announces its decisions in the coming months.
National

Update: After two years of litigation, one count remains in Johnny Hunt suit

Johnny Hunt—the longtime pastor of a large Southern Baptist church, former SBC president, author, conference leader and speaker—filed a lawsuit on March 17, 2023, against the SBC, the SBC Executive Committee and Guidepost Solutions. Two years and two weeks later, a federal judge issued an order dismissing all but one count of the lawsuit.
Missouri

Eyes up, screens down: Phone free becoming more common at youth events

Talk to youth ministry leaders and you will soon learn the expansive impact cell phones have on students. Approximately 95 percent of American teenagers have one.
National

TIMELINE: Sexual abuse investigation-related costs approach $13M since 2021

At last month’s SBC Executive Committee meeting, EC President and CEO Jeff Iorg reported that as of Dec. 24, some $13 million had been spent on investigations related to sexual abuse and related legal costs. He further reported that the EC is pursuing a $3 million loan to cover legal costs in the current fiscal year. Additionally, EC members approved a 2025-26 budget that includes a $3 million priority allocation for legal fees. That budget awaits SBC messenger approval in June.
Society & Culture

Proposed bill would allow ministers to opt back in to Social Security

A bipartisan bill may give ministers who decided long ago to opt out of Social Security benefits the chance to change their minds.
National

Survey asks for feedback on SBC Annual Meeting present, future

Southern Baptists wanting to provide input for future annual meetings are able to do so through a newly formed survey.

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