SBC 2013 Annual Meeting Preview

WMU Missions Celebration and Annual Meeting June 9–10, 2013 Hilton Americas Hotel Lanier Grand Ballroom—Level 4 1600 Lamar Street Houston, Texas Registration opens onsite at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 9. Preregistration is not required. A variety of breakout sessions will be offered on Monday, June 10, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. and 4-5 p.m. Interactive exhibits […]

HOUSTON (BP) — A yearlong celebration of the 125th anniversary of WMU kicks off this year at the WMU Missions Celebration and Annual Meeting, June 9–10 in Houston. “When WMU organized in 1888, praying for and giving to missions was at the forefront of the women’s minds,” Wanda S. Lee, executive director/treasurer of national WMU, […]

HOUSTON (BP) — The annual Pastors’ Wives Conference will feature Barb Rosberg of America’s Family Coaches and Jennie Allen, author of “Anything: The Prayer that Unlocked My God and My Soul,” along with a roundtable discussion about marriage. The conference is scheduled from 9-11:45 a.m. Monday, June 10, in the George Bush Grand Ballroom of […]

Southern Baptist Pastors’ Conference Schedule June 9–10, 2013 George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston Theme: “Launch: Taking Our Hearts, Homes, and Ministries to a Higher Place” President, Gregg Matte, pastor, Houston’s First Baptist Church, Houston Pastors’ Conference 2013 wants to create a movement -– not just manage a conference. Its vision is to inspire the […]

HOUSTON (BP) — By strengthening the pastor and his family, Southern Baptist Pastors’ Conference President Gregg Matte wants to create a movement that could become the spark God uses to bring revival. Thus the theme of this year’s gathering: “Launch: Taking Our Hearts, Homes, and Ministries to a Higher Place.” The June 9-10 Pastors’ Conference […]

NASHVILLE (BP) -- Nominees to serve on the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, the four denominational boards –- International Mission Board, North American Mission Board, LifeWay Christian Resources, and GuideStone Financial Resources -- the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, the six seminaries, and the Committee on Order of Business have been selected by the 2013 SBC Committee on Nominations.

HOUSTON (BP) -- When Southern Baptists at every level cooperate to reach people for Christ, it's always effective, said Darrell Robinson, a former pastor and longtime evangelist from Texas.       Continuing the tradition of reaching out to the host city of the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting, the pre-convention "Crossover Houston" effort is offering opportunities for intentionally sharing the Gospel through block parties and door-to-door evangelism.

HOUSTON (BP) -- A Tuesday evening revival service with worship led by Charles Billingsley and a sermon by Southern Baptist Convention President Fred Luter will be among the highlights of the SBC annual meeting June 11-12 in Houston.

HOUSTON (BP) -- Registration is open for preschool childcare, Children in Action Missions Camp and Youth on Mission in conjunction with the Southern Baptist Convention's June 11-12 annual meeting in Houston.