Baptists

SBC pastor compensation falls behind inflation rate

Compensation for full-time Southern Baptist pastors and church staff has lagged behind growth in the cost-of-living the past two years, and health insurance coverage remains low, according to a new study.

08/31/2018 - By Carol Pipes / LifeWay Christian Resources

Committee releases profile for CBF executive coordinator

The search committee seeking a successor to Suzii Paynter as the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship’s leader released a profile for the executive coordinator position.

08/29/2018 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Thom Rainer announces retirement from LifeWay

Thom S. Rainer announced his plans to retire as president and chief executive officer of LifeWay Christian Resources in the coming year.

08/29/2018 - By Carol Pipes / LifeWay Christian Resources

Committee named to seek new Southwestern Seminary president

Nine Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary trustees were appointed to a search committee to recommend the seminary’s next president.

08/27/2018 - By Baptist Press Staff

Greear: Catholic abuse report requires ‘bold steps’ by SBC

SBC President J.D. Greear said a Pennsylvania grand jury’s report alleging sexual abuse and cover-up by Roman Catholic clergy should prompt Southern Baptists to take all steps necessary to eradicate sexual abuse “from within our community.”

08/21/2018 - By David Roach / Baptist Press

#ChurchToo: Karen Swallow Prior builds bridges

Karen Swallow Prior is an evangelical English professor in rural Virginia and a vocal presence in the Southern Baptist Convention. She made national news for questioning the leadership of one of her denomination’s most powerful men.

08/21/2018 - By Adelle M. Banks / Religion News Service

Woman released from life sentence part of prison church

Alice Marie Johnson served more than 20 years of a life sentence for a first-time, nonviolent drug offense. Johnson, who was part of a congregation that met in prison, was released recently.

08/15/2018 - By Grace Thornton / Baptist Press

Army base sees 1,459 professions of faith since March

Capt. Jose Rondon, a U.S. Army chaplain, believes “there is nothing more exhilarating in life than seeing people come to Christ.” This year, Rondon has experienced quite a bit of exhilaration, with more than 1,400 professions of faith in Christ recorded at Fort Leonard Wood.

08/14/2018 - By Josie Rabbitt Bingham / Baptist Press