Florida pastor Willy Rice to be nominated for SBC president in Orlando
CLEARWATER, Fla. (BP) – Florida pastor Willy Rice announced his intentions to be nominated as a candidate for Southern Baptist Convention president at the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando. In a video released Friday (Oct. 31), Rice said he is allowing the nomination based on his hope for renewal in the SBC.
SBC DIGEST: Florida Baptists respond to Jamaica; Crossover ’26 registration opens
Florida Baptist Disaster Relief responding to Hurricane Melissa devastation; Crossover Orlando registration opens.
Housing now open for 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando
ORLANDO (BP) – Nearly 4,000 rooms across more than two dozen hotels will be available at noon Eastern today (Oct. 6) for booking through the Southern Baptist Convention’s housing office for next year’s SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando.
2026 Pastors Conference to feature micro conferences
ORLANDO, Fla. (BP) – The 2026 SBC Pastors’ Conference aims to feature events for every member of a church leadership team. Conference President Aaron Bergener provided details in a video released Tuesday.
Orlando offers unmatched hotel options for SBC26
ORLANDO (BP) – While there’s still a little more than a month to go before room nights for the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando go online for booking, attendees can begin viewing their options and making plans now. The list provided at sbcannualmeeting.net/hotels offers something for just about every itinerary and budget.
‘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.”
Holding fast – and pressing on: Reflections on SBC25
As I reflect on SBC25 in Dallas, one word keeps coming to mind: Grateful.
