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New demographics tool unveiled to ethnic leaders in Orlando

NEW By Karen L. Willoughby, posted June 17, 2026

ORLANDO, Fla. – “This is a very powerful tool,” Victor Chayasirisobhon gushed Wednesday morning, June 10, at an hour-long meeting of the Ethnic Research Network. “This is going to save me hours and hours – if not days! – of work.”

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Native American Christians look to the future of outreach to indigenous peoples

Gary Hawkins, executive director of the Fellowship of Native American Christians, welcomes members and guests to the group's annual meeting in Orlando, Fla., June 8. Photo by Madeleine Koelzer

By Karen L. Willoughby, posted June 17, 2026 in Ethnicity, SBC Annual Meetings

ORLANDO (BP) – The Fellowship of Native American Christians – FoNAC – “enlarges their tent” by partnering with like-minded groups that want to reach the Native American and First Nations people of North America with the Gospel of God’s unconditional love.

Myanmar Baptists met in Orlando to elect new officers and celebrate the fellowship's growth. Photo by Robin Cornetet

By Lal San Ce, posted June 17, 2026 in SBC Annual Meetings

ORLANDO (BP) – Since the military coup in Myanmar in 1962, the people of Myanmar have endured decades of turmoil, hardship and upheaval. Yet, through faith, perseverance, and community, the Myanmar Baptist community in the United States continues to stand strong.

By BP Staff, posted June 17, 2026 in Sexual Abuse

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (BP) – Immanuel Baptist Church leaders have informed the congregation of a settlement in an abuse case dating back to 2024.

Priscilla Roman, top left, grew up as one of five children by five absent fathers. Screen capture from "He Calls Me Daughter"

By Diana Chandler, posted June 17, 2026 in Family

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP) – Priscilla Roman says she felt carefree. She had just danced two hours in a Louisville, Ky., strip club and made $900 in a job she started the year her father reneged on a promise to co-sign a lease for her college apartment.

By BP Staff, posted June 17, 2026 in SBC Digests

MBTS For the Church luncheon discusses preaching the SBC; SEBTS Women’s Breakfast explores Great Commission legacy.

Gary Hawkins, executive director of the Fellowship of Native American Christians, welcomes members and guests to the group's annual meeting in Orlando, Fla., June 8. Photo by Madeleine Koelzer