CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (BP) – SBC President Clint Pressley announced May 4, that John Pendelton will chair the Registration Committee for the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando in June. Pendleton, pastor of Bardstown Baptist Church in Bardstown, Kentucky, was a member of the committee in 2025. The registration committee is called “to supervise the registration of messengers, to oversee the operations of the registration desk, and to rule upon any questions which may arise in … [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...]
2026 Committee on Nominations Report released
NASHVILLE (BP) — The SBC Committee on Nominations has released its 2026 report in advance of the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting to be held June 9-10. Per SBC bylaws, the report is to be released through Baptist Press no later than 45 days prior to the gathering. The 2026 committee was chaired by Jeff Moore, pastor of First Baptist Church, in Altus, Oklahoma. “From our initial meeting and throughout the process, our stated goal was to seek God’s wisdom in every decision,” Moore said. “We also … [Read more...]
Lifeway trustees elect Ryan Blackwell as president and CEO
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Lifeway) – Lifeway Christian Resources trustees unanimously elected Dr. Ryan Blackwell as the organization’s 11th president and CEO during a special-called meeting April 22 in Nashville. “I’m deeply humbled and grateful to be given this opportunity by the trustees. Lifeway has a long and faithful history of serving churches, and I’m honored to step into this role at such a pivotal time,” Blackwell said. “I love the local church and believe deeply in its mission. My heart … [Read more...]
Pace receives unanimous vote to be Southeastern president
WAKE FOREST, N.C. (BP) – Trustees of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary voted unanimously today (April 21) to install Scott Pace as the entity’s seventh president. He will officially succeed Daniel Akin on July 31. Southeastern Board Chair Carlos Goodrich pointed to Pace’s “love for the local church” and “heart for equipping pastors, missionaries and ministry leaders” during his time as provost as indications the incoming president will carry on the school’s identity as “the Great … [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...]
Craig Carlisle to be nominated for SBC 1st vice president
GADSDEN, Ala. — Alabama’s Craig Carlisle will be nominated for first vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention in June when messengers meet in Orlando. Carlisle, director of missions for Etowah Baptist Association, is currently serving as second vice president of the SBC and wrapped up his two-year term as Alabama Baptist State Convention president this past November. He has long been part of numerous aspects of Alabama Baptist life and currently serves on the board of directors … [Read more...]
ERLC trustees name Evan Lenow next president
NASHVILLE (BP) – Evan Lenow was unanimously confirmed as the new president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission at a special-called trustees meeting Monday (April 13). Lenow, 47, has served as the director of the Institute for Christian Leadership, director of Church and Minister Relations and chair of the Christian Studies Department for Mississippi College in Clinton, Miss. ERLC board chair Scott Foshie called Lenow “a proven, trusted servant to Southern Baptists” who … [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...]
‘Trust in God, and work’: MBTS trustees celebrate God’s provision, enduring commitment to the church
by Jonathan Lumley/MBTS KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College hosted its Spring Trustee Meeting on March 30–31, celebrating God’s continued faithfulness while advancing key initiatives to strengthen its mission of serving the Church by biblically educating God-called men and women to be and make disciples of Jesus Christ. A Call to Obedience The gathering began with reflection and heartfelt appreciation. Trustee Chairman David Shanks expressed gratitude to … [Read more...]
Evan Lenow named candidate for ERLC presidency
NASHVILLE (BP) – The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission’s presidential search team has announced Mississippi College academic administrator and longtime ERLC research fellow Evan Lenow as its candidate to lead the entity. The announcement follows a seven-month search. Search team chair Mitch Kimbrell, senior pastor of Christ Memorial Church in Williston, Vt., called Lenow “exceptionally qualified” with “time-tested experience.” “What I’m most encouraged by is how much he loves … [Read more...]
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