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John Perkins, civil rights leader and Bible teacher, dies at 95

John Perkins, influential Baptist author, teacher, civil rights activist and veteran, and founder of various ministries, died Mar. 13. He was 95.

03/16/2026 - By Adelle M. Banks / Religion News Service

WMU executive director search started

The president of the Woman’s Missionary Union of the SBC has formed a search committee for the organization’s next executive director-treasurer.

03/10/2026 - By Julie Walters / Woman’s Missionary Union

Wayne Bray 2027 Pastors’ Conference president nominee

Florida pastor Ted Traylor announced March 3 his intention to nominate South Carolina pastor Wayne Bray to serve as president of the 2027 Southern Baptist Convention Pastors’ Conference in Indianapolis.

03/03/2026 - By Laura Erlanson / Baptist Press

McRaney case declined, ending NAMB lawsuit

SCOTUS declined to hear a years-long case brought by former Baptist state convention executive director Will McRaney against NAMB.

02/24/2026 - By Scott Barkley / Baptist Press

Jonathan Greer to be nominated for SBC recording secretary

A Mississippi pastor has become the third known candidate to be nominated for Southern Baptist Convention recording secretary.

02/20/2026 - By Brandon Porter / Baptist Press

Travis Kerns to be nominated for SBC recording secretary

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary professor Denny Burk has announced plans to nominate Travis Kerns, a South Carolina associational mission strategist for the Southern Baptist Convention recording secretary at the 2026 SBC annual meeting.

02/19/2026 - By Brandon Porter / Baptist Press

George Schroeder nominated for SBC recording secretary

Texas pastor George Schroeder was nominated as Southern Baptist Convention recording secretary at the 2026 SBC annual meeting.

02/18/2026 - By Brandon Porter / Baptist Press

Wiley Drake, SBC provocateur, dies at 82

Wiley Drake, a self-proclaimed “champion of the little guy” known for his perennial presence at Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting microphones, died Jan. 27. He was 82.

02/10/2026 - By David Roach / Baptist Press

ERLC trustees announce commitments, president update

ERLC trustees approved three commitments to rebuild trust, strengthen church engagement, and focus advocacy on shared priorities.

02/03/2026 - By Scott Barkley / Baptist Press

Josh Powell candidate for SBC president

Pastor Josh Powell will be nominated for Southern Baptist Convention president at the 2026 SBC annual meeting in Orlando.

02/02/2026 - By Brandon Porter / Baptist Press

Property sale underscores SWBTS financial turnaround

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary announced Jan. 13 Student Village Apartments and Townhomes have been sold to Bellrock Real Estate Partners.

01/13/2026 - By Staff / Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Former professor sues Baptist publication for defamation

A former professor at a Georgia Baptist college is suing a Baptist publication for defamation, saying he was falsely accused of sexual abuse.

01/12/2026 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service