FIRST-PERSON: How ‘what’ and ‘why’ unify
The 2025 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting is behind us, and with it the meetings, reports, motions and actions that pleased some and disappointed others. I know that many church members and even pastors rarely or never attend an SBC annual meeting in person. That was true for me until I was almost 40, so I appreciate the reality that, for many, the national SBC seems very far away from local church life.
Limited edition Don Currence bobblehead debuts to applause, humility
DALLAS (BP) -- People wanted to see it, hold it, smile for the camera alongside its famous namesake. Not many people have their own, especially Southern Baptist Convention officers.
Korean Council’s Dallas meeting captures ‘growing sense of excitement’
DALLAS –Pastors and other listeners heard from one of four guest speakers at the Korean Council’s recent annual meeting about the importance of taking care of yourself.
Myanmar Fellowship gathers for just that (not business) in Dallas
DALLAS – The people of Myanmar (formerly Burma) have had it rough ever since a coup in 1962.
FROM THE SEMINARIES: Luncheons celebrate distinguished alumni, God’s favor
During the lunch hour of the second day of the 2025 SBC Annual Meeting June 11, the SBC's seminaries held individual luncheons for fellowship and celebration of what God is doing among students and faculty.
At this high-profile meeting, one team considers its job well done when ‘people don’t notice us’
DALLAS—When tens of thousands of Southern Baptists come to town for their annual meeting, it takes hundreds of local Southern Baptists working behind the scenes to ensure essential services are provided.
Ethnic leaders honor Minh Ha Nguyen, plan for enhanced involvement in SBC life
DALLAS – The legacy of Minh Ha Nguyen was honored at the 2025 Ethnic Leaders breakfast June 10 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, the early morning of first day the 2025 SBC Annual Meeting in the same location.
SBC DIGEST: SBC25 recap resources; O’Brien, Dodd award recipients
2025 SBC Annual Meeting recap slides and video available to church; Ketner recognized for ‘unwavering commitment to the Great Commission’; Union honors Shaddix with Dodd Award during SBC meeting.
Native American Christians using many methods to reach continent’s hundreds of tribes
DALLAS – A podcast for and about Native Americans that premiered this spring was announced at the recent annual meeting of the Fellowship of Native American Christians.
Iorg challenges Filipinos to prepare leaders for national service
DALLAS – The need for intentionality and unity framed the conversation at the recent annual meeting of the Filipino Southern Baptist Fellowship of North America.