Baptist Associations

“By the early 1990s, the conservative trustees were a majority on Southern Seminary’s board. They began to press for reforms at Southern, and this brought them into open conflict with the faculty and administration.” - SBC Voices

“The SBC is often described as a voluntary association of churches. A church can decide to apply for membership in the SBC, and a member church can vote to leave (disaffiliate in the terminology of researchers). How many churches do leave?” - SBC Voices

“Pastoral ministry has never been simple, but it has become increasingly complex. Rapidly developing technology, cultural pressures, and shifting expectations continue to place new weight on those entrusted with the care of souls…. Pastors were never meant to navigate these challenges alone.” - GARBC

“SBC, LCMS, ACNA, CREC, and Global Methodist gatherings in 2026 will weigh issues including abuse investigations and sexual ethics.” - C.Today

“G3 Ministries, a Georgia-based Reformed Baptist organization whose name stands for “Gospel—Grace—Glory,” has named Dr. Scott Aniol as president, effective July 9. The professor, author, and church elder has served as the executive vice president and editor-in-chief at G3 Ministries since 2021.” - C.Leaders

“The motion to abolish the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission….a motion about adding a statement to the SBC constitution stating churches in friendly cooperation with the SBC must affirm, appoint or employ ‘only men as any kind of pastor or elder as qualified by scripture’….

“As the largest U.S. Protestant denomination and the second largest religious organization, numerically trailing only the Roman Catholic Church, the 2025 SBC meeting will be closely followed by many.” - Juicy Ecumenism

“It may be hard to believe now, but funding wasn’t a primary part of the conversation—at least from the floor—when Southern Baptists approved the initial investigation in 2021. Approving the investigation itself took up the oxygen available in the packed Music City Center in Nashville.” - Baptist Press

“The smallest churches are an increasing percentage…. In 2018, 38% of congregations fell in the smallest category, fewer than 50 in attendance. In the 2023 ACP, those churches represented 43%” - Religion Unplugged

“Get a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to lead and shepherd the GARBC from the men who know it best. This interview features David Strope, GARBC interim national representative, and Clare Jewell, current GARBC national representative.” - GARBC