by Chad Austin/Biblical Recorder WELCOME, N.C. — J. Allen Murray, pastor of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church in Supply, N.C., and current president of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, will be nominated for second vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) at this summer’s annual meeting in Florida. Chris Griggs, lead pastor of First Baptist Church of Welcome, N.C., plans to make the nomination when Southern Baptists gather for this year’s convention June 9-10 in … [Read more...]
Kentucky pastor Austin Rouse to be nominated for SBC 2nd VP
LEWISBURG, Ky. (BP) – Kentucky pastor Austin Rouse will be nominated for second vice president at the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando. Rouse is the pastor of families and students at Southern Heights Baptist in Russellville, Ky. Fellow Kentucky pastor Michael Shultz, senior pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Lewisburg, plans to nominate Rouse. Rouse “has distinguished himself not simply through words, but through faithful and fruitful ministry in the life of the local church and the … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptists foster special needs ministries, as SBC task force prepares report for this summer
KIRKSVILLE – A task force appointed by Southern Baptist messengers last year is prepared to give a report at this summer’s annual meeting in Orlando, urging more special needs ministries be established. They are trying to identify ways SBC entities and state conventions can assist churches to reach more people with disabilities. Several Baptist churches in Missouri have classes and ministries for individuals with special needs. Most are geared for adults and sometimes teens. And often … [Read more...]
Mohler calls for end to ‘confusion’ around pastoral role
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Southern Baptist Theological Seminary President Albert Mohler called April 16 for a strong statement from Southern Baptists on the role of pastor and its limitation to men. In a video posted to social media Thursday (April 16), Mohler said it is past time to put an end to the “confusion” surrounding the issue. “Southern Baptists want this issue clarified,” Mohler said in the video. “The vast majority of Southern Baptists … are absolutely clear and have been all along … [Read more...]
From addiction to redemption: Virginia missionary’s recovery ministry leads to new church
By Tony Hudson EDITOR'S NOTE: This article highlights the ministry taking place on the North American mission field through support from the annual Annie Armstrong Easter Offering (AAEO) for North American Missions. All gifts given to the offering support missionaries and resources on the mission field. The AAEO provides half of the annual funding for the North American Mission Board. Gifts to the Annie offering can be given through local Southern Baptist churches or online at … [Read more...]
Survey aims to develop overview of Southern Baptist worship
NASHVILLE (BP) – Southern Baptists love the elements of a congregational gathering. A survey onboarding soon will look to get a clearer picture of how churches conduct and experience worship services. The study will be conducted here through SBCWorship.com and the SBC Worship Research Committee, which “exists to serve the church by providing research-driven insights that encourage healthy, biblically-faithful worship,” according to a statement from the group. Southeastern Seminary’s … [Read more...]
Midwestern Seminary’s Spanish studies department strengthens churches in Puerto Rico
by Jonathan Lumley/MBTS KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Arnaldo Achucarro, director and assistant dean of Spanish studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, travelled to Puerto Rico from late February to early March. His goal was to strengthen church partnerships through the For the Church Conference Puerto Rico, teaching in residential cohort classes, sharing at the Annual Meeting of the Baptist Convention of Puerto Rico, and preaching at Iglesia Bautista Sin Paredes. For the Church … [Read more...]
Pedro Aquino gets his medal
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (BP) – Pedro F. Aquino, Jr., is to receive a Congressional Gold Medal this Saturday, March 21, 14 years after his death in 2012 at age 89. His story is one that shows the value for veterans and their families in preserving copies of military records and for Christian leaders and their families saving theirs. “According to my dad, his military records were among those that were burnt,” Feri Aquino told Baptist Press. She found a document that validated his statement … [Read more...]
Illinois church severely damaged by tornado
by Lisa Misner/Illinois Baptist KANKAKEE, Ill. – Journey Church in Kankakee suffered severe damage from a tornado that tore through the community on Tuesday evening (March 10). The church, located on the south side of town, lost two thirds of its roof, with the remaining portion receiving significant damage. Several tornadoes touched down in northern Illinois and northwestern Indiana Tuesday (March 10), killing at least two people and causing widespread damage. Just to the east in … [Read more...]
Compassion ministry helps church planting missionary family “go big” in Puerto Rico
By Tony Hudson/NAMB EDITOR'S NOTE: This year’s Week of Prayer for North American Missions is March 1-March 8 and is focused on the theme: More Than a Gift and the theme verse of Ephesians 3:20-21. The emphasis spotlights the spiritual needs and ministry taking place on the North American mission field leading up to the annual Annie Armstrong Easter Offering (AAEO) for North American Missions. All gifts given to the offering support missionaries and resources on the mission field. The … [Read more...]
God’s Not Done Here: Church planter blends old with new to bring renewal to New Orleans neighborhood
By Tony Hudson/NAMB EDITOR'S NOTE: This year’s Week of Prayer for North American Missions is March 1-March 8 and is focused on the theme: More Than a Gift and the theme verse of Ephesians 3:20-21. The emphasis spotlights the spiritual needs and ministry taking place on the North American mission field leading up to the annual Annie Armstrong Easter Offering (AAEO) for North American Missions. All gifts given to the offering support missionaries and resources on the mission field. The … [Read more...]
Collegiate church planting missionary sees God do “More than we could’ve have ever imagined”
By Tony Hudson/NAMB EDITOR'S NOTE: This year’s Week of Prayer for North American Missions is March 1-March 8 and is focused on the theme: More Than a Gift and the theme verse of Ephesians 3:20-21. The emphasis spotlights the spiritual needs and ministry taking place on the North American mission field leading up to the annual Annie Armstrong Easter Offering (AAEO) for North American Missions. All gifts given to the offering support missionaries and resources on the mission field. The … [Read more...]
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