Franklin Graham visits Venezuelans recovering from earthquake
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Abuse prevention among adults with disabilities emphasized | Baptist Press
ORLANDO (BP) – Preventing the abuse of adults with disabilities in churches was the focus of a luncheon hosted by the Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention at the SBC Annual Meeting June 9 in Orlando.
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SBC president-elect to prioritize conservative reforms
Attendees hold up ballots while voting on a motion during the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention, June 9, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. Associated Press / Photo by Phelan M. Eb...
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Ministers’ wives award Anne Wright, consider the necessity of returning to Jesus over and over | Baptist Press
ORLANDO (BP)- During the 2026 SBC Ministers’ Wives Luncheon, Amy Hannon urged ministers’ wives to consider a fresh perspective of the biblical story of Jesus feeding the 5,000.
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Hate crimes against Christians in Europe surge in May
Arson attacks were prevalent among a surge in anti-Christian hates crimes in May, according to the Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians in Europe (OIDAC Europe).
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Pressley Urges Southern Baptists to Walk Worthy of Gospel Calling | Baptist Press
ORLANDO, Fla. – Southern Baptist Convention President Clint Pressley urged messengers Tuesday to live with doctrinal clarity, Gospel conviction, humility, patience and unity, saying Southern Baptists must “walk worthy” of the calling they have received if they are to remain faithful to the mission before them.
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At ACCM2026, Panel Warns Asia’s Churches Risk Raising Consumers, Not Disciples
Theological institutions are producing graduates ill-equipped for real-world ministry, denominational structures risk fossilizing into gatekeeping institutions, and Christian leaders across Asia are growing more exhausted than fruitful — these were among the pointed assessments delivered during the second-day morning panel of the Asia Conference on Church and Mission (ACCM), held in Manila.
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Mohler amendment scheduled for Wednesday consideration | Baptist Press
ORLANDO (BP) – Southern Baptist Convention messengers voted June 9 to consider Albert Mohler’s “Truth and Unity” amendment to the SBC Constitution at this year’s Annual Meeting. They also effectively killed six motions requesting the appointment of task forces to study a range of issues.
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SBC Credentials Committee report provides details on inquiries, findings | Baptist Press
ORLANDO (BP) – The Credentials Committee gave messengers a behind-the-scenes look at the group's work during a special report at the SBC Annual Meeting.
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9 Marks discusses church ordinances, Dever absent with heart trouble | Baptist Press
ORLANDO (BP) – Open communion, spontaneous baptisms and taking the Lord’s Supper to shut-ins all are inconsistent with a biblical doctrine of the Church, said panelists at a 9 Marks at 9 event June 8 in conjunction with the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Orlando.
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SBC Elects New President, Considers Fast-Tracking Vote on Women Pastors
Loading the Audio Player... Attendees at the annual Southern Baptist Convention elected Florida Pastor Willy Rice as the group’s next president during a Tuesday vote. Rice recei...
