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  Judge dismisses most of Sills’ claims against SBC leaders

  A federal judge dismissed most claims in David Sills’ lawsuit against Southern Baptist leaders and ordered a settlement conference.

  09/30/2026 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

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  SBC Executive Committee discusses budget, handles messenger motions

  Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee members reduced the budget and addressed sexual abuse concerns.

  09/22/2026 - By Diana Chandler and Laura Erlanson / Baptist Press

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  Mohler pulls back reference to blasphemy

  Al Mohler responds to criticisms of his saying blasphemy would be criminalized in a hypothetical future constitution.

  09/15/2026 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

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  Rice announces commission on Women Serving in Pastoral Ministry

  Southern Baptist Convention President Willy Rice has formed a commission to clarify convictions on women serving in ministry.

  08/28/2026 - By Scott Barkley / Baptist Press

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  Hunt files appeal days after judge’s dismissal

  Johnny Hunt appeals rulings in his lawsuit against the Southern Baptist Convention, Executive Committee, and Guidepost Solutions.

  08/19/2026 - By Scott Barkley / Baptist Press

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  Southern Baptist chaplain achieves rank of rear admiral

  U.S. Navy Chaplain Robert Christian, a Southern Baptist and seminary alumnus, is promoted to rear admiral and takes on a key leadership role.

  08/19/2026 - By Timothy Cockes / Baptist Press

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  Johnny Hunt’s last defamation claims rejected by federal judge

  A federal judge dismissed the final defamation claim in former SBC President Johnny Hunt’s lawsuit over allegations of sexual misconduct.

  08/13/2026 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

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  Abuse survivors want apology from Graham and Rice

  A group of abuse survivors are calling two Southern Baptist leaders to apologize for calling the sexual abuse crisis a hoax.

  07/22/2026 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

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  Three churches explain their leaving the SBC

  Churches leaving the SBC point to debates over women pastors, political division, and handling of abuse allegations.

  06/25/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

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  BWA appoints new director of communications and media

  Baptist World Alliance appointed Jeff Peck as director of communications and media to aid in ministry outreach efforts.

  06/25/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

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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

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  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