Southern Baptist Convention.
Christian denomination
- Reports this week
- 6
- Active events
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- Connections
- 32
What's happening
Active this week
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The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) is experiencing schism and doctrinal disputes among its members.Well supported7 reports4 developments inside
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The Southern Baptist Convention is discussing required additions to the Baptist Faith Message 2000.Some support1 report
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Staffing models of the Southern Baptist Convention are shifting away from its Nashville center.Some support1 report
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The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) continues its operations within the United States.Some support1 report
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The Southern Baptist Convention has been active in ministry in Philadelphia since January 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is associated with the SBC leadership.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A lawsuit centers on mishandled claims being handled by the Southern Baptist Convention's executive committee.Some support2 reports1 development inside
Earlier this month
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David Sills sued the Southern Baptist Convention over the mishandling of abuse claims, while SBC President Ed Litton commented on the issue.Some support1 report
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Lifeway equips churches for the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), which is facing organizational developments including the election of a new president, Ryan Blackwell.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A convention involving the Southern Baptist Convention and National Council of Churches was held in Orlando.Some support2 reports
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Discussions are underway regarding a constitutional amendment and the 2027 annual meeting location for the Southern Baptist Convention.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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JD Vance suggests US president dictate public policy, while Southern Baptist Convention demands strict border enforcement policies. Trump also criticized Pope Leo's foreign policy stance.Some support1 report
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Narrator travels home to Texas after an SBC meeting.Some support1 report
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The Southern Baptist Convention's Annual Meeting was held in Orlando, with a second vote required to take place in Anaheim.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Paul Pressler was instrumental in engineering the conservative resurgence of the Southern Baptist Convention.Some support2 reports
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The Southern Baptist Convention partnered with One More Child to host the 'Bearing His Image' event.Some support1 report
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Lon Graham serves as Vice President of the Southern Baptist Convention, whose affiliated organizations operate in New Mexico.Some support1 report
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Around Southern Baptist Convention this week
News at the entities that move Southern Baptist Convention most-
RICE OperationalIndigenous rice varieties are central to the agricultural system in Koraput.Moves Southern Baptist Convention
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David Sills TransactionalDirector of NTP warns about the increasing sophistication and risks of AI image manipulation.Moves Southern Baptist Convention
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New Mexico StructuralA tribute was paid to the regional culture and history of New Mexico, featuring Zia.Moves Southern Baptist Convention
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Anaheim StructuralIrvine and Anaheim are being compared in a rent study that began on September 1, 2026.Moves Southern Baptist Convention
Connections
The 24 strongest of 32, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Ed Litton Structural
Ed Litton serves as the president of the Southern Baptist Convention.
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Lon Graham Structural
Lon Graham serves as the Vice President of the Southern Baptist Convention.
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Johnny Hunt Transactional
Johnny Hunt initiated a lawsuit against the Southern Baptist Convention regarding alleged mishandling of claims.
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Albert Mohler Operational
Albert Mohler proposes and drives constitutional amendments regarding the governance and leadership roles within the Southern Baptist Convention.
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Paul Pressler Operational
Paul Pressler was a co-architect and influencer of the conservative resurgence movement within the Southern Baptist Convention.
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Anaheim Structural
The Southern Baptist Convention requires Anaheim to host critical organizational functions, such as annual meetings and second votes.
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International Mission Board Structural
The International Mission Board is identified as the largest organizational entity within the Southern Baptist Convention.
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executive committee Structural
SBC utilizes the executive committee as the formal body for making major policy decisions and handling organizational claims.
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Saddleback Church Transactional
The Southern Baptist Convention expelled Saddleback Church for ordaining women pastors.
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RICE Operational
A has been actively leading the organization B through a period of crisis.
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Nepal Transactional
SBC provides aid to Nepal through partner organizations.
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Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Structural
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary operates under the functional association and influence of the leadership of the Southern Baptist Convention.
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New Mexico Structural
one depends on the other
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Johnny Operational
Johnny served as a former president of the Southern Baptist Convention and is currently engaged in a lawsuit against the denomination.
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First Baptist Church Structural
Evidence suggests B is a member or affiliated entity of the larger body A, which is jointly contesting an amendment.
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Ryan Blackwell Mentioned together
The relationship is implied through the election of Ryan Blackwell to president of Lifeway, a key partner organization of the Southern Baptist Convention.
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Indianapolis Shared context
The Southern Baptist Convention is scheduled to hold its annual meeting in Indianapolis.
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Nashville Shared context
The organization's operational base is situated within the geographical context of Nashville, though recent trends indicate a shift away from the city center.
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Orlando Shared context
The Southern Baptist Convention holds its annual meeting in Orlando.
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David Sills Transactional
David Sills filed a lawsuit against the Southern Baptist Convention over abuse claims.
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supreme court Operational
The Southern Baptist Convention utilizes its platform to comment on and critique specific rulings of the Supreme Court.
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Gainesville Shared context
The organization's headquarters and operational base are located in Gainesville, Florida.
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Texas Shared context
The Southern Baptist Convention meeting was observed to take place within the state of Texas.
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Philadelphia Shared context
The Southern Baptist Convention conducts ministry activities within the geographical context of Philadelphia.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
5 events- The Southern Baptist Convention is discussing required additions to the Baptist Faith Message 2000.
- Staffing models of the Southern Baptist Convention are shifting away from its Nashville center.
- The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) continues its operations within the United States.
- The Southern Baptist Convention has been active in ministry in Philadelphia since January 1, 2026.
- David Sills sued the Southern Baptist Convention over the mishandling of abuse claims, while SBC President Ed Litton commented on the issue.
August 2026
2 events- A lawsuit centers on mishandled claims being handled by the Southern Baptist Convention's executive committee.
- Willie Rice has been newly elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention. This coincides with Trump directing agencies to replace 'gender' with 'sex', leading to state law conflicts regarding federal policy.
June 2026
11 events- The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) is experiencing schism and doctrinal disputes among its members.
- Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is associated with the SBC leadership.
- Lifeway equips churches for the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), which is facing organizational developments including the election of a new president, Ryan Blackwell.
- A convention involving the Southern Baptist Convention and National Council of Churches was held in Orlando.
- Discussions are underway regarding a constitutional amendment and the 2027 annual meeting location for the Southern Baptist Convention.
- JD Vance suggests US president dictate public policy, while Southern Baptist Convention demands strict border enforcement policies. Trump also criticized Pope Leo's foreign policy stance.
- Narrator travels home to Texas after an SBC meeting.
- The Southern Baptist Convention's Annual Meeting was held in Orlando, with a second vote required to take place in Anaheim.
- Paul Pressler was instrumental in engineering the conservative resurgence of the Southern Baptist Convention.
- The Southern Baptist Convention partnered with One More Child to host the 'Bearing His Image' event.
- Lon Graham serves as Vice President of the Southern Baptist Convention, whose affiliated organizations operate in New Mexico.