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SBC Executive Committee elects officers, affirms budget

SBC Executive Committee elects officers, affirms budget

The Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee elected officers and approved a 2026–2027 budget increasing funding for missions.

06/08/2026 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press
Baptists

Hispanic Southern Baptists gather at First Baptist Orlando

Hispanic Southern Baptists gather at First Baptist Orlando

Hispanic Southern Baptists celebrated unity, ministry impact, and spiritual renewal during a gathering in Orlando.

06/08/2026 - By Keila Diaz / Baptist Press
Baptists

Carolyn Fountain elected president of WMU, SBC

Carolyn Fountain elected president of WMU, SBC

Carolyn Fountain, of Monroe, La., was elected the 25th president of Woman’s Missionary Union, SBC during the 2026 WMU Missions Celebration.

06/08/2026 - By Julie Walters / Baptist Press
Texas Baptist Voices

Voices: The truth isn’t so lonely

Voices: The truth isn’t so lonely

Pastor Taylor Lassiter responds to Jay Givens’ opinion article opposing Albert Mohler’s proposed “Truth and Unity Amendment.” Lassiter supports the amendment.

06/08/2026 - By Taylor Lassiter
Nation

‘The Autism Pastor’ Lamar Hardwick dies at age 47

‘The Autism Pastor’ Lamar Hardwick dies at age 47

“The Autism Pastor” Lamar Hardwick died May 22 at 47. He was a pastor, author, and advocate for disability inclusion in the church.

06/05/2026 - By Kathryn Post / Religion News Service

Opinion

Editorial: Women ministers and Baptist principles

06/04/2026 - By Eric Black / Editor
Baptists

Baptist Women in Ministry places billboard ahead of SBC meeting

06/03/2026 - By BWIM Staff / Baptist Women in Ministry
Opinion

Voices: Truth is the loneliest number

06/03/2026 - By Jay Givens
Texas

Cliff Temple serves residents impacted by apartment explosion

06/03/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard
Opinion

Voices: Monica Followell: A woman called to ministry

06/03/2026 - By Monica Followell
Texas

Texas Baptists announces new ministry teams, realignment

06/01/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

Opinion

06/02/2026 - By Jeff Gravens

Voices: Much to learn from Eugene Peterson
Baptists

06/01/2026 - By Brandon Porter

Resolutions Committee releases slate for 2026 SBC annual meeting
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World

05/29/2026 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

Gaza pastor says Baptists’ return to Gaza Strip uncertain
Opinion

06/01/2026 - By Bobbye Marrs

Voices: A letter to 2026 SBC annual meeting messengers
Texas

05/28/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

Texans on Mission perform fire recovery in Amarillo
Faith & Culture

05/28/2026 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

How worship music can become political
Opinion

05/28/2026 - By Eric Black / Editor

Editorial: A healthy church has room for the world
Texas

05/27/2026 - By Jessica King / Texas Baptists Communications

2026 Texas Baptists Legacy Awards honor Simmons, Allison
Baptists

05/27/2026 - By Lawrence Smith / Kentucky Today

Al Mohler addresses questions on ‘truth and unity’ amendment
Texas

05/27/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

Faith-based groups join to form Chaplain Resource Network
Opinion

05/27/2026 - By Amanda White / American Bible Society

Commentary: The church can anchor military families
World

05/26/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

Hostage crisis follows Manipur killings

SBC Executive Committee elects officers, affirms budget

Hispanic Southern Baptists gather at First Baptist Orlando

Carolyn Fountain elected president of WMU, SBC

Voices: The truth isn’t so lonely

‘The Autism Pastor’ Lamar Hardwick dies at age 47

Voices: Much to learn from Eugene Peterson

Resolutions Committee releases slate for 2026 SBC annual meeting

Gaza pastor says Baptists’ return to Gaza Strip uncertain

Voices: A letter to 2026 SBC annual meeting messengers

Texans on Mission perform fire recovery in Amarillo

How worship music can become political

Editorial: A healthy church has room for the world

2026 Texas Baptists Legacy Awards honor Simmons, Allison

Al Mohler addresses questions on ‘truth and unity’ amendment

Faith-based groups join to form Chaplain Resource Network

Commentary: The church can anchor military families

Hostage crisis follows Manipur killings