OZARK, Mo. (BP) – Don Currence was 61 in 2017 when he made a health-conscious decision by adding another plate. That would be several plates, actually. At his age, the choice to take up powerlifting was a different path. But it’s one that Currence says has him feeling like a true athlete for the first time in his life as he approaches 70. Pumping iron is growing more popular and recommended for senior adults as they lose muscle mass. A recent report by the U.S. National Institute on … [Read more...]
ERLC trustees name presidential search team
NASHVILLE (BP) – Trustees for the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission selected seven from their group today (Aug. 14) as the team to search for the entity’s next president. A chairman will be named in the coming weeks, said an ERLC press release. Those serving on the team are: Traci Griggs, host of “Family Policy Matters,” a weekly radio show/podcast and member of Fairview Baptist Church in Apex, N.C. Matthew Grove, legislative liaison with the Tennessee Department of Labor … [Read more...]
Baptist leaders urge Trump to ban abortion drug
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BP) – Forty Southern Baptist state executives, officers and public policy leaders have signed on to a letter encouraging President Trump’s “immediate action” in stopping the mail-order distribution of the abortifacient mifepristone. The letter, sent on July 28, points out that over 60 percent of U.S. abortions come about through the use of mifepristone, which can be mailed to those living in pro-life states. In 2017, 39 percent of abortions came from pills. That figure … [Read more...]
Amendment on role of women in pastoral ministry fails to achieve 2/3 vote
DALLAS (BP) – 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. The motion was brought forward by Juan Sanchez, senior pastor of High Pointe Baptist Church in Austin, Texas. With 5,632 ballots cast Wednesday (June 11), 3,421 messengers (60.74 percent) voted for its passage, and 2,191 (38.9 percent) voted against. … [Read more...]
Citing challenges overcome 100 years ago, Iorg urges Southern Baptists to choose cooperation
DALLAS (BP) – In 1925, Southern Baptists faced a “percolating maelstrom of denominational uncertainty,” Executive Committee President Jeff Iorg said in his EC report to messengers to the 2025 SBC Annual Meeting June 10. And in a time when solutions were needed, “courageous leaders redefined cooperation.” Concerns abounded with the nation’s economy – despite it being the Roaring ‘20s – due to government decisions that ultimately produced the Great Depression. Financial scandals within the … [Read more...]
Dockery leads slate of new EC officers
DALLAS (BP) – On the day before Southern Baptists convene, SBC Executive Committee members elected new leaders and passed several recommendations for final approval by messengers. Tony Dockery, senior pastor of St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church in La Puente, Calif., was the lone nominee for the chair position. He was elected vice chair in 2023, when Philip Robertson, pastor of Philadelphia Baptist Church in Deville, La., became chair for the first of his two terms. Dockery will … [Read more...]
Horton, Wright, Traylor to serve on Pastors’ Conference study committee
DALLAS (BP) – 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. “I’ve asked these trusted leaders to join me in helping the new president study the financial sustainability of the current model used to plan and fund the pastor’s … [Read more...]
Southern Baptists to vote on Business and Financial Plan that emphasizes trustee governance
NASHVILLE (BP) — 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. “Those entity leaders have been involved in creating the new plan and support its adoption,” he said. “Most comments from pastors and lay leaders have been positive, with those who raise questions usually wanting clarification for how the new plan … [Read more...]
Southern Seminary finds itself in Jeopardy!
NASHVILLE (BP) – 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. “Scripture is the sole authority for faith and practice if you study at SBTS, this theological seminary in Louisville,” host Ken Jennings read to the contestants. Victoria Groce, the reigning Jeopardy! Masters champion who is currently in third place in the tournament, buzzed in first. “What … [Read more...]
Ancient mosaic’s connection to Council of Nicaea still relevant, NOBTS archeologist says
NASHVILLE (BP) – 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. The Megiddo Mosaic refers to an ancient flooring discovered during excavations in 2005 near the Megiddo prison in northern Israel. Dating back to the third or fourth century, it included the phrase “God Jesus Christ,” thus predating Christianity’s official recognition as a religion. The … [Read more...]
Apologist: proclaiming the Resurrection needs to be consistent
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article includes additional reporting by The Pathway. DALLAS/KANSAS CITY (BP) – Jeremiah Johnston says the seminal event in Christianity’s history should be raised up more often. “The Resurrection of Jesus is tragically under-taught, under-preached, and as a result, under-appreciated and under-applied by the vast majority of Jesus followers and pastors today,” Johnston, associate pastor of apologetics and cultural engagement at Prestonwood Baptist Church, told … [Read more...]
Five religious liberty cases loom large as SCOTUS decisions draw closer
NASHVILLE (BP) – 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. The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) has released explainers for all cases and their potential implications for the future. The entity also joined several amicus briefs, including one alongside both Baptist state conventions in Texas. “The number of … [Read more...]
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