For generations of Southern Baptist churches, the term “pastor” had a clear and rarely debated meaning. He was the man who preached on Sundays and led the church throughout the week. But with the rise of mega-churches inside and outside the SBC and the corresponding growth of church staffs, that simplicity has changed.
There may be nuances related to ordination and how it is observed from one church to another, but the qualifications for the pastor role are crystal clear, said a collection of Southern Baptist pastors and leaders.
Perhaps you’ve heard about the little boy who leaned over after the Sunday sermon to tell his mother, “I’ve decided to become a pastor when I grow up.”
SBC president Steve Gaines answered questions from Baptist Press regarding this year’s annual meeting and lessons and rewarding moments he’s encountered during the past two years.
Through Christ-centered ministries spread across the US, BCCF members promote and advocate for children, families, and the aging while championing the sanctity of life at every point.
Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes believes every child should experience the stable, nurturing love of a family.
Children in unsafe, vulnerable, voiceless situations are on the rise. How can Southern Baptists make a difference with so many children in need?
The world is the common denominator that links all the ministries of Semihan Church.
The increase in the national portion of Cooperative Program Allocation gifts is largely attributable to CP gifts forwarded by cooperating state Baptist conventions.
Southern Baptist evangelists who are concerned about the evangelism and baptism trends they see in the SBC want to partner with pastors and local churches in efforts to reach the lost.
Each year during spring break, Southwestern Seminary deploys preachers across the country to preach revivals in local churches and impact their surrounding communities with the Gospel.
The SBC Committee on Resolutions for the 2018 SBC annual meeting may be one of the most diverse committees in SBC history.
The Executive Committee presidential search committee announced that it is accepting nominations for the next SBC Executive Committee president.
