Southern Baptist leaders release statement on Charlie Kirk’s death, call for justice
NASHVILLE (BP) – Southern Baptist leaders have released a statement to lament the assassination of Charlie Kirk and call for justice. Kirk, 31, the president of Turning Point USA and a conservative advocate, was assassinated Sept. 10 as he spoke at an event at Utah Valley University.
Southern Seminary scholars discuss death of Charlie Kirk, national animosity
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP) – The day after conservative mobilizer Charlie Kirk was killed by a gunman in Utah, leaders at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary jettisoned their previously scheduled chapel service and, instead, spent the hour talking about how to deal with tragedy as Christians.
Clint Pressley issues call to prayer for this Sunday
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (BP) – SBC President Clint Pressley calls on pastors and churches to spend a dedicated time in prayer for the nation this Sunday (Sept. 14) in a video released today (Sept. 11).
Conservative advocate Charlie Kirk killed by gunman at a Utah campus rally
OREM, Utah (BP) – Conservative advocate Charlie Kirk was killed by a gunman at Utah Valley University Wednesday (Sept. 10). President Donald Trump paid tribute to the leader via social media calling him great and legendary.
State Convention of Baptists in Indiana open executive director resume portal
MARTINSVILLE, Ind. (BP) – The State Convention of Baptists in Indiana is receiving resumes for its next executive director-treasurer, SBCI Board Chair Tamy Hubler told Baptist Press. A recommendation portal is now open at the convention’s website.
Conservative advocate Charlie Kirk shot at a Utah campus rally
OREM, Utah (BP) – Outspoken conservative advocate Charlie Kirk was shot Wednesday (Sept. 10) at an event at Utah Valley University. Kirk was immediately rushed to a local hospital. Officials say law enforcement has arrested the gunman. No one else was shot during the event.
Mohler calls conservatives to be constrained by reality
WASHINGTON (BP) – Southern Baptist Theological Seminary President Albert Mohler called on the audience at the National Conservatism Conference to embrace the restraints imposed by reality.
Chitwood, Ezell urge participation in Global Hunger Sunday
NASHVILLE (BP) – Are you worried finding your next meal will be a struggle? Know someone who is? If food insecurity doesn’t affect you, it probably affects someone you know.
‘Walking Worthy’ to be theme of 2026 SBC Annual Meeting
ORLANDO, Fla. (BP) – Southern Baptist leaders from across the country joined with Florida Baptists Aug. 12 to hear how they can be a part of the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting. SBC President Clint Pressley said the theme would be “Walking Worthy.”
Twenty state attorneys general try to stop defunding of Planned Parenthood
NASHVILLE (BP) – More than 20 states sued the Trump administration July 29 to overturn the president’s effort to defund Planned Parenthood. The organization is the nation’s largest recipient of Medicaid payments.
