
Jeremy Fass communicated to attendees through sign language interpreted by his wife Kim.
By BP Staff, posted June 16, 2026 in SBC Digests The SBC's six seminaries honored alumni, marked milestones and celebrated God's blessings during their Alumni & Friends Luncheons Wednesday, June 10, in Orlando.

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By ERLC Staff, posted June 16, 2026 in ERLC, Homosexuality Every June, television airwaves, business storefronts and social media are flooded with messages celebrating LGBTQ “Pride Month,” a challenging time for Southern Baptists who uphold the integrity of marriage between one man and one woman in a covenant relationship. The month brings parades through city streets filled with rainbow flags and individuals promoting sexual freedom and promiscuity.

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By Clara Molina, posted June 16, 2026 in Ethnicity, SBC Annual Meetings ORLANDO – Comprising members from nine different countries, the 11-member board of directors, which sets the strategic vision and governance for the Hispanic Baptist Network (HBN), held its first retreat June 5-6 in Orlando, in anticipation of the network's major Hispanic celebration and the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting.

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By Aaron Earls, posted June 16, 2026 in Churches & Ministry, Lifeway BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – As Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, half of pastors say their churches will join in the festivities.

Messenger Odell Cadwell, member of Temple of Faith Baptist Church in Detroit, worships at the 2026 Black Collective George Liele Missions Banquet in Orlando June 8. Photo by Roy Burroughs
By Diana Chandler, posted June 16, 2026 in Ethnicity, SBC Annual Meetings ORLANDO, Fla. (BP) – Voices sang in Creole French, “Se yon privilèj, pou mwen adore w, Papa w fidèl, Papa w fidèl,” as the National Haitian Fellowship Worship Ensemble led Southern Baptist African diaspora fellowships in collective praise. “What a privilege to worship you, faithful God, faithful God,” they sang the English translation.