The Baptist Record - Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 June 3, 2026

MAGNOLIA MINDS: Finding strength in cooperation at the Southern Baptist Convention

Mississippians gather together for the Mississippi Baptist Fellowship held June 9, 2025, prior to the start of last year's Southern Baptist Convention in Dallas. (Photo credit: Tanner Cade)

MAGNOLIA MINDS: Finding strength in cooperation at the Southern Baptist Convention

June 3, 2026

By Jon Martin One of the highlights of my year is attending the Southern Baptist Convention. As we draw closer each year, however, it often…

BCV&FM constructing new cottage on foundation of trauma-informed care

Charlie Rogers and Kelsa Thames choose paint colors that will reduce stimulation and increase calm moods as part of the trauma-informed construction of a new boys' cottage on the Dickerson Place Campus of the Baptist Children's Village and Family Ministries. (Photo credit: Hope Joy Owens)

BCV&FM constructing new cottage on foundation of trauma-informed care

June 2, 2026

Explore the Bible: June 7

Explore the Bible: June 7

June 2, 2026

Bible Studies for Life: June 7

Bible Studies for Life: June 7

June 2, 2026

Mississippi College becomes Mississippi Christian University

(Photo credit: Mississippi Christian University)

Mississippi College becomes Mississippi Christian University

June 1, 2026

2026 SBC Book of Reports
now available online
NASHVILLE (BP) – The 2026 SBC Book of Reports is now online. The book is the go-to guide for Southern Baptists as they prepare to make decisions during the annual meeting. The print edition will be available at this year’s meeting in Orlando. “Southern Baptist leaders work tirelessly to report our work in various public formats, including the 2026 Book of Reports,” said SBC Executive Committee President Jeff Iorg. “These thorough reports demonstrate accountability and transparency in operations and results.” The book is published annually and gives messengers key organizational data. It contains business reports from each entity and includes the 2026-2027 Cooperative Program Allocation Budget. “One of the biggest changes for 2026-27 is the proposed Cooperative Program Allocation Budget which sends 51 percent of the total budget to the International Mission Board and eliminates the current priority allocation for legal and operational needs of the Executive Committee,” Iorg said. “All SBC entities worked together to make these changes possible. We are grateful for this progress in sending about $2,500,000 more to the International Mission Board starting in October 2026.”