News about Southern Baptist Convention

For Southern Baptists, religious liberty is a foundational principle that helps safeguard the freedom of uncoerced belief, unhindered gospel advance, and unrestrained advocacy of religion in the public square.

I just had a great conversation with @SteveJordahlAFN at @AFRnet about the recent growth in the Southern Baptist Convention. What fun! We wound up talking about the promising signs of God's Spirit at work not only among Southern Baptists but among other gospel-proclaiming…

Since this story dropped three hours ago, Southern Baptists have led about 75 people to faith in Christ. www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/southern-baptist-baptisms-and-attendance-grow-membership-decline-slows/

The ongoing decline in Southern Baptist membership is expected to continue. The question now is whether the decline will accelerate (like it did during COVID) and how engaged its remaining members will be. www.christianitytoday.com/news/2024/may/southern-baptist-church-decline-sbc-annual-church-profile.html