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African American Fellowship urges dialogue on Truth & Unity Amendment

The National African American Fellowship calls for dialogue on the Truth and Unity Amendment, warning it may undermine local church autonomy and SBC unity.

06/18/2026 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

The Baptist Network forms as a new national connection

A new Baptist network launching in September 2026 aims to connect pastors and churches across affiliations for fellowship.

06/16/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

Mohler addresses intent of his constitutional amendment

Albert Mohler, during a June 10 press conference, addressed the intent of his amendment to the SBC constitution related to women pastors.

06/12/2026 - By Jennifer Rash / The Baptist Paper

SACSCOC restores full accreditation to Southwestern

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary was deemed in full compliance with SACSCOC standards June 11, removing sanctions imposed in June 2023.

06/11/2026 - By Staff / Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

SBC adopts set of hot-button resolutions, elects officers

Southern Baptists adopted resolutions on political violence, immigration, antisemitism, pastoral leadership, ministry, and worship.

06/10/2026 - By Kendall Lyons & Eric Black / Baptist Standard

Southern Baptists approve Executive Committee recommendations

Southern Baptists approved 12 recommendations on disability ministry, budgets, governance, and future meeting locations.

06/10/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

Mohler amendment to SBC Constitution passes

SBC messengers approved an amendment clarifying cooperating churches do not affirm, appoint, or endorse a woman as pastor, pending final ratification in 2027.

06/10/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

Willy Rice, abuse crisis skeptic, elected SBC president

Florida pastor Willy Rice, who has argued the SBC has become too woke and liberal, was elected SBC president on Tuesday, June 9.

06/09/2026 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

Iorg highlights ‘steady progress in the right direction’

Jeff Iorg tells SBC messengers the Executive Committee is making steady progress, citing stable giving, budget shifts, and legal updates.

06/09/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

Mohler’s motion on women in pastoral roles advances to floor

Al Mohler’s constitutional amendment on women in pastoral roles advances to the floor of the SBC to be considered by messengers.

06/09/2026 - By Faith Pratt & Eric Black / Baptist Standard

Pressley to Southern Baptists: ‘Walk worthy’ of the call

SBC President Clint Pressley addressed the 2026 SBC annual meeting from Ephesians 4:1-3, calling Southern Baptists to walk worthy of their call.

06/09/2026 - By Eric Black / Baptist Standard

SBC adopts resolution on bivocational ministry leaders

Southern Baptists adopted resolutions honoring bivocational and volunteer pastors and marking America’s 250th anniversary.

06/09/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard