At SBC ‘23, messengers continue to deal with abuse reforms, take stand on pastoral convictions
More than 12,000 registered messengers dealt with a number of key issues at the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting, June 13-14, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
A chorus of SBC voices seek a better future at Unify Project’s racial unity event
In a late-night session entitled, “Simple Steps to Unity: Walking Together Toward a Better Future,” a chorus of Southern Baptist Convention voices, including five SBC presidents, boldly promoted and prayed for racial reconciliation and unity.
Panelists stress importance of child abuse protection
Panelists discussed child protection and abuse prevention in ministry during a luncheon presented by the Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention (ECAP) at the Southern Baptist Convention on June 13 at the New Orleans Convention Center.
Executive Director Barry Whitworth sends greetings from 2023 SBC Annual Meeting
Baptist Resource Network (BRN) Executive Director Barry Whitworth shares an update from the 2023 Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Annual Meeting and Pastors' Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, where more than 12,000 registered SBC messengers gathered June 11-14.
BRN Executive Director asks churches to pray for the SBC meeting in New Orleans
No matter what happens in New Orleans, Barry Whitworth said, "Let’s pray 'for such a time as this' that we will become even more united to fulfill His mission across PA/SJ."
June 2023 Top Five
The Baptist Resource Network's Lori Zeppuhar shares the top five resources and opportunities for June 2023.
Celebrating Cooperative Missions: A personal take on cooperation
In this month's episode of Celebrating Cooperative Missions, Pastor John Toone, senior pastor at East Shore Baptist Church in Harrisburg, Pa., explains how the Cooperative Program has been a constant support in his life, ministry, and the lives of his family members.
FIRST-PERSON: Plan now for Baptism Sunday 2023
Southern Baptist churches are invited to participate in this year's Baptism Sunday on April 16.
January 2023 Top Five
The Baptist Resource Network's Elizabeth Benge shares the five top resources and opportunities for January 2023.
Barry Whitworth shares similarities between the Christmas story and the Annual Church Profile
The earthly parents of Jesus, Joseph and Mary, participated in the government-mandated census! Though not mandated, the SBC’s Annual Church Profile (or ACP for short) is not unlike this census taken in the Bible.