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Resource charts least-evangelical states, counties, metro areas • Pathway
1+ week, 4+ day ago (575+ words) The results were published in March. They include findings of evangelical percentages for all states as well as many counties and metro areas, alongside an interactive map and Excel file showing data going back 40 years. “We wanted this to be…...
Rice announces formation of Commission on Women Serving in Pastoral Ministry • Pathway
2+ week, 1+ day ago (688+ words) CLEARWATER, Fla. (BP) – Southern Baptist Convention President Willy Rice has announced the formation of a group whose goal is “to help Southern Baptists achieve greater clarity and consensus around historic Baptist convictions, grounded in Scripture, concerning the office of pastor…...
Blackwell commits to ‘come alongside’ church leaders as Lifeway’s new president • Pathway
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1013+ words) BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (Lifeway Christian Resources) — Surrounded by friends and family, Ryan Blackwell was installed as the 11th president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources on Monday evening, Aug. 24. The installation service, held during the organization’s biannual Board of Trustees meeting, brought…...
Adults Account for Most Baptisms in SBC Congregations • Pathway
3+ week, 3+ day ago (613+ words) BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (Lifeway Research) — As baptisms in Southern Baptist congregations increase, a growing percentage of those entering the baptismal pools are adults. In the 2025 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Church Profile (ACP), baptisms grew for the fifth straight year to reach…...
Resolutions must be submitted before MBC meeting • Pathway
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (220+ words) JEFFERSON CITY – According to MBC Bylaws, resolutions for the MBC Annual Meeting must be submitted in writing to the Committee on Resolutions at least 60 days prior to the first session of the annual meeting. The deadline is August 28. The annual…...
SBU President Rick Melson accepts call to serve as president of Moody Bible Institute • Pathway
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (314+ words) SBU’s trustees also unanimously selected Jonathon Woodyard to serve as interim president beginning the week of Aug. 10. Woodyard currently serves as Vice President of Student Development and Dean of Chapel. More details about the transition plans will be determined in…...
St. Louis Metro Baptist Association elects Byrd as executive director • Pathway
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (379+ words) ST. LOUIS — The executive board of the St. Louis Metro Baptist Association on June 30 elected Michael Byrd, Sr., as the association’s new executive director. Byrd is married to his wife of 21 years, Traci. They have four children and two grandchildren....
Baptists and the struggle for religious liberty (Part 3): Virginia Baptists lead the way • Pathway
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (311+ words) EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is Part 3 of a four-part series devoted to the role of Baptists in the development of religious liberty in America. Additional pieces will run leading up to the nation’s 250th anniversary July 4. See Part 1 here and Part…...
Baptists and the struggle for religious liberty (Part 2): Powder, Pen, Pulpit and Prayer • Pathway
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (765+ words) EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is Part 2 of a four-part series devoted to the role of Baptists in the development of religious liberty in America. Additional pieces will run leading up to the nation’s 250th anniversary July 4. See Part 1 here. With few…...
WRAP-UP: Southern Baptists approve historic budget, new president, constitutional change • Pathway
3+ mon, 48+ min ago (580+ words) ORLANDO (BP) – Southern Baptists gathered at the annual meeting to elect a new president, take actions that will shape the SBC in years to come and celebrate more than 1,000 salvations through Crossover alongside fellowship and reuniting with others. In the…...