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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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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