Un informe del Departamento de Justicia examina en profundidad la libertad religiosa.
WASHINGTON (BP) – El Departamento de Justicia (DOJ) ha publicado el primer borrador de un informe sobre libertad religiosa, fruto de un estudio de un año de duración encargado por el presidente Donald Trump. El extenso informe aborda temas como la educación pública, las fuerzas armadas y la forma en que las organizaciones religiosas deben interactuar con las subvenciones federales.
DOJ report takes deep look at religious liberty
WASHINGTON (BP) – The Justice Department has released the first draft of a report on religious liberty following a yearlong study ordered by President Donald Trump. The wide-ranging report deals with areas such as public school, the military, and how faith-based organizations should interact with federal grants.
FIRST-PERSON: Stewarding freedom beyond 250
As we celebrate this semiquincentennial, may we be reminded that we are the receivers, not givers of our liberties.
Resources abound for celebrating America 250 and Baptists’ role in preserving liberty
NASHVILLE (BP) – Flags waving, sparklers sizzling and patriotic songs galore will help Americans mark the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4. Leading public policy voices hope Southern Baptists won’t miss the opportunity to give thanks for their freedoms and remember why they’re so important.
Willy Rice elected SBC president
ORLANDO (BP) – Florida pastor Willy Rice has been elected SBC president. Rice follows North Carolina pastor Clint Pressley, who served two terms in the role.
Pressley looks toward healthy meeting and healthy churches
ORLANDO (BP) – Even after leading his first SBC Annual Meeting, President Clint Pressley says he’s still watching previous meetings to learn how he can best serve messengers when they gather June 9-10.
Resolutions Committee releases slate for 2026 SBC Annual Meeting
NASHVILLE (BP) – The slate of resolutions for the 2026 Southern Baptist Convention has been released by the committee appointed by SBC President Clint Pressley. The group has released resolutions dealing with current SBC topics such as the office of the pastor and disability ministry along with cultural topics like immigration, political violence and artificial intelligence.
Free devotional resource urges unity at the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting
ORLANDO (BP) – Messengers to the SBC Annual Meeting will be faced with dozens of decisions and much discussion. The Worship Initiative is offering a resource leaders hope will help prepare the hearts of those decision makers as they travel to the meeting.
Kentucky pastor Austin Rouse to be nominated for SBC 2nd VP
LEWISBURG, Ky. (BP) – Kentucky pastor Austin Rouse will be nominated for second vice president at the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando. Rouse is the pastor of families and students at Southern Heights Baptist in Russellville, Ky.
FIRST-PERSON: Free to serve
After a long day, helping someone else can feel like an interruption. But in 1 Corinthians 10, Paul reminds believers that real strength is seen when we set aside our own advantage and seek the good of others—just as Jesus did. Read how a life rooted in Christ frees a person to serve, even when it costs him.
