In new post, Iorg sees grassroots passion, commitment among Southern Baptists
NASHVILLE (BP) – Southern Baptists are passionate, committed and invested in the Convention’s Gospel mission, Jeff Iorg has witnessed in his first six months as president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, reinforcing his commitment to the task.
Steady, faithful service the key to making an impact for Christ, Iorg tells Union graduates
JACKSON, Tenn. – Juleah Carl of Highland, Illinois, transferred to Union to pursue her major in film studies through a lens of faith. One of 221 graduates who received their degrees Dec. 14 during commencement exercises for the university’s 200th graduating class, Carl is thrilled with her choice. “I have had the absolute best professors, […]
LEGAL UPDATE: Hunt, Sills trials pushed back
Hunt lawsuit parties to meet again in May 2025; Sills trial scheduled for early 2026.
‘In awe … that God has used me’: Ann and Jeff Iorg on life, love, ministry
NASHVILLE (BP) – When Ann and Jeff Iorg moved to Ontario, Calif., in 2016, so warm and accommodating was the city for the new campus of the newly named Gateway Seminary that Ann wanted to join a local church.
FIRST-PERSON: Southern Baptists are a force for good, Part 3
If we are a force for good, what about our sins and shortcomings? They are obvious and we admit them openly.
Remote participation in annual meeting an ongoing topic of discussion
NASHVILLE (BP) – The debate over how to increase participation at the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting isn’t a new one. But even advances in technology don’t solve some of the inherent problems in remote participation, SBC Executive Committee members agreed last week.
Special needs ministry resources at sbc.net, coming to 2025 Book of Reports
NASHVILLE (BP) – A centralized list of resources to help churches minister to individuals with special needs is available at sbc.net and will be updated and printed in the 2025 Book of Reports as a service of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee.
Tightening BF&M amendment process among EC’s recommendations
NASHVILLE (BP) – The Baptist Faith and Message (BF&M) soon could be more difficult to amend. That’s a good thing, says the SBC messenger whose motion this summer in Indianapolis helped initiate the change.
No settlement in Johnny Hunt suit
NASHVILLE (BP) – A social media post from SBC President Clint Pressley indicates there is no settlement in the case of Johnny Hunt vs. the SBC, the SBC Executive Committee and Guidepost Solutions. The mediation attempt was ordered by Chief District Judge William L. Campbell.
WRAP-UP: SBC EC takes up dozens of referrals, including abuse prevention, financial challenges
NASHVILLE (BP) – Dozens of agenda items awaited discussion and action by SBC Executive Committee members at their fall meeting this week. The committee made short work of its many referrals and recommendations, including consequential ones like finding a new home for sexual abuse prevention in the SBC and releasing a total dollar amount for legal expenditures incurred by the EC since 2021.
