SBC EC CALLS MAY 1 SPECIAL MEETING TO CONSIDER PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE

NASHVILLE — The search for a new president and CEO of the SBC Executive Committee (EC) may be nearing a completion. The EC will hold a special-called meeting on May 1 in Dallas to consider a recommendation from the search team. “Over the last 14 months, the search team has diligently prayed, discussed, and worked […]

ARITF PIVOTS, MOVES AWAY FROM GUIDEPOST SOLUTIONS

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Abuse Reform and Implementation Task Force chair Marshall Blalock announced Tuesday (April 4) the task force will no longer recommend Guidepost Solutions to establish and maintain a database for those credibly accused of sexual abuse. Messengers approved the creation of a “ministry check” website at the 2022 SBC Annual Meeting in Anaheim, Calif. […]

FLORIDA STATE CONVENTION PREPS FOR POTENTIAL REALLOCATION OF CP FUNDS

The relationship Southern Baptists have with the investigative firm Guidepost Solutions continues to draw mixed reactions across the denomination. Some continue working through the issues with SBC leaders as discussions develop, while others are taking public stands in opposition. For instance, in Florida, the State Board of Missions acting ad interim for the Florida Baptist […]

THEIR NEW ASSIGNMENT: CARING FOR THE CALLED

The specifics of Tim and Annie’s call to missions changed, but the calling itself never altered. God led the Tidenbergs to bring the gospel to the nations, and they’ve obeyed. When they retired from their church planting role in East Africa, they moved to the U.S. to lead a church. Then, they felt led to […]

JOHNNY HUNT SUES SBC, EC AND GUIDEPOST

NASHVILLE — Longtime pastor and former SBC President Johnny Hunt has filed suit against the SBC, the SBC Executive Committee (EC) and Guidepost Solutions. The suit seeks unspecified damages related to allegations of defamation and the invasion of privacy based on accusations made against Hunt in the 2022 Guidepost report stemming from an investigation into […]

TENNESSEE AMONG STATES PASSING CHILDHOOD GENDER PROTECTION BILLS

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee are the latest states to pass new legislation protecting minors from transgender surgery and hormonal treatment. The three states join Utah and South Dakota bringing to five the number of states that prohibit gender-changing medical treatment on children. Similar bills are progressing in 22 states, according to […]

RESEARCH REVEALS IMPORTANCE OF SMALL GROUPS, EVANGELISM, ASSIMILATION FOR CHURCH GROWTH

  NASHVILLE — As churches continue ministry in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, many are finding it increasingly difficult to grow their small groups. However, churches continue to report new commitments to Christ and changed lives. According to a Lifeway Research study, the authority of Scripture is foundational to churches’ groups and discipleship strategies. More […]

LOTTIE MOON LETTER DONATED TO SEBTS DISPLAYS MOON’S COURAGE, INFLUENCE

WAKE FOREST, N.C. — Earlier this month, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS) received the donation of an letter written by Lottie Moon, lifelong missionary to China in whose memory Southern Baptists receive their annual Christmas offering for international missions. Dated July 22, 1878, the letter is a remarkably preserved example of Moon’s correspondence and offers […]

IMB TOPS 1,200 IN MISSIONARY PIPELINE

At the first of March, the International Mission Board counted more than 1,200 candidates in the missionary application process. This is a significant milestone for Southern Baptists, as the number of missionary candidates in 2019 was 300. “The IMB missionary candidate pipeline has now quadrupled over the past four years. Praise the Lord!” IMB President […]