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SBC news: Willy Rice elected SBC president; entity leaders give reports; Mohler makes motion regarding women serving on church staffs

Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
  • June 9, 2026
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SBC news: Willy Rice elected SBC president; entity leaders give reports; Mohler makes motion regarding women serving on church staffs

To read a quick recap of some of the latest news reports and other articles from The Baptist Paper this week, see below.

1. Florida pastor Willy Rice has been elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention during its annual meeting in Orlando.

Willy Rice elected SBC president in Orlando

2. In his first report to SBC messengers as president and CEO of Lifeway, Ryan Blackwell said the organization is more committed than ever to providing resources grounded in Scripture.

Lifeway is built on the foundation of the God’s Word, new president says during report in Orlando

3. Gary Hollingsworth, ERLC outgoing interim director, in his report to messengers introduced Evan Lenow, who became ERLC president on June 1.

ERLC introduces new president during report to messengers in Orlando

4. Al Mohler introduced his constitutional amendment regarding women serving on church staffs as a formal motion during the first business session of the SBC Annual Meeting, June 9. 

Mohler makes motion, formally bringing discussion on women serving on church staffs

 

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