Latest news from this week’s SBC Executive Committee meeting

September 25, 2025

Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.

First person: Overcoming the challenge of launching inventive ideas

September 25, 2025

Human beings are blessed with brilliant minds. Sometimes they even amaze themselves with their inventive ideas and inspiring perspectives.

Seek approval from God alone, finding fulfillment and freedom in Christ, urges Smethurst

September 24, 2025

Matt Smethurst cautioned students: “If Peter could fall into the category of approval-seeking, gospel-denying behavior, so can you and I. Galatians 2:11 is a living illustration of Galatians 1:10.”

‘War crimes?’: Finnish Parliament member charged for sharing biblical views gets U.S. support

September 24, 2025

The U.S. Department of State has shown support for a member of the Finnish Parliament who was acquitted on criminal charges in expressing her Christian beliefs.

Lifeway campers give over $690,000 to support missionaries

September 24, 2025

Each summer, kids, students and leaders at Lifeway’s summer camps are invited to give to support Southern Baptist missionaries, and this year, campers gave the highest missions offering since 2017.

Samford’s WOW Choir offers faith-based expression for those with aphasia

September 24, 2025

Aphasia is an acquired language disorder caused by a brain injury, including stroke or infection. It’s often called an invisible disability because there are no outward signs of the condition.

Wright challenges students to walk in unity for the sake of the gospel

September 23, 2025

Reflecting on the prayer of Jesus for believers to be brought into complete unity with Him, Wright reminded students that Jesus knew how difficult the times would be for His followers to navigate as He approached the cross.