State convention leaders file amicus brief against NAMB, Pressley open to SBC presidency
A Randy Adams-led coalition has filed an amicus brief against NAMB in Will McRaney’s lawsuit appeal. Also, North Carolina pastor Clint Pressley has announced his openness to being nominated for SBC president.
$4.8 million gift kicks off LMCO season for IMB
The IMB got a massive gift—the second largest single gift ever—to kick off the 2024 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering season. Also, the North Carolina state government granted $5 million to North Carolina Baptists on Mission for disaster relief.
Southern Baptist elected Speaker of the House; Amicus brief raises concern
Mike Johnson (R, La.) was elected Speaker of the House this week, and he’s a member of a Louisiana Baptist church. Interestingly enough, he replaced a California Southern Baptist, Kevin McCarthy, in the role. Also, an amicus brief filed by several entities in a Kentucky Supreme Court case has raised concern among many Southern Baptists.
Israel-Hamas war sparks worldwide interest; Seminary trustee recaps
The eyes of the world are focused on Israel’s war with Hamas, and Southern Baptists are responding to the humanitarian needs that have resulted from the conflict. Also, several Southern Baptist seminary trustee board met this week—including SBTS who honored Dr. Albert Mohler for his 30 years as president.
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Q&A with SBC Presidential Candidate J.D. Greear
Pastor Brad Jurkovich (FBC Bossier City, LA) recently hosted SBC presidential candidate J.D. Greear for a Facebook Live Q&A. If you happened to miss it, you can watch it in its entirety.
IMB President David Platt to Leave Missions Organization
Less than six months after stating he was “all-in” as president and CEO of the International Mission Board, David Platt has announced he is stepping down from leading the missions organization to focus on pastoring McLean Bible Church in McLean, Virginia.
Patterson Discusses Retirement Plans
In a wide ranging interview with the Souther Baptist Texan, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary President Dr. Paige Patterson discussed his retirement plans but not a timeline for those plans.