SBC DIGEST: Miss. College becomes university; Longtime Okla. BCM director retires
Mississippi College becomes Mississippi Christian University; Longtime Okla. BCM director retires.
SBC officer candidates overview
ORLANDO (BP) – Two candidates have announced their willingness to be nominated for the office of president of the Southern Baptist Convention– Florida pastor Willy Rice and South Carolina pastor Josh Powell. Powell will be nominated by Tennessee pastor Jay Hardwick. Rice announced his candidacy in an online video; it is unknown who his nominator will be.
SBC DIGEST: Betty Drummond dies; SBTS confers posthumous certificate
Author, former seminary president’s wife Betty Drummond dies at 96; SBTS Seminary Wives Institute confers posthumous certificate.
SBC DIGEST: Carlisle Driggers dies; Max Barnett dies
Carlisle Driggers, former SC state exec, dies at 88; Max Barnett, longtime Baptist Okla. collegiate leader, dies at 89.
SBC DIGEST: WMU acquires Royal Racers; AL, MO give toward missionary housing
National WMU acquires Royal Racers; Alabama, Missouri Baptists donate toward missionary housing renovation.
SBC DIGEST: New editor in Arizona; MBTS dean releases book
Johanna Moore to become editor for Arizona Baptists; Todd Chipman releases ‘10 Questions About the Bible.’
2026 SBC Book of Reports available online
NASHVILLE (BP) – The 2026 SBC Book of Reports is now online. The book is the go-to guide for Southern Baptists as they prepare to make decisions during the annual meeting. The print edition will be available at this year’s meeting in Orlando.
SBC DIGEST: Preparing for SBC26 with Nathan Finn; SBC notables preaching in Orlando
Recording Secretary Nathan Finn on preparing for the annual meeting; SBC leaders preaching in the Orlando area on June 7.
SBC entities to host enriching, encouraging events in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. (BP) – Southern Baptist Convention entities will host a variety of events for messengers and guests to enjoy during their time in Orlando for the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting.
Women’s events, panel discussions, breakfasts and more await SBC26 attendees
ORLANDO, Fla. (BP) – A wide array of breakfasts, luncheons and late-night gatherings promises something for everyone attending the 2026 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Orlando.
