The Baptist Record - Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 October 13, 2026

Regardless of legal indecision, few pastors want to endorse candidates in services, according to Lifeway Research

Regardless of legal indecision, few pastors want to endorse candidates in services, according to Lifeway Research

October 13, 2026

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — The courts may still be deciding the legal status of political endorsements in churches, but most pastors have already made their decision.…

Mississippi Baptist Disaster Relief Deploys to Florida Following Hurricane Isaias

Mississippi Baptist Disaster Relief Deploys to Florida Following Hurricane Isaias

October 12, 2026

A conversation with the ERLC’s Dr. Evan Lenow

Dr. Evan Lenow (Photo credit: Mississippi Christian University)

A conversation with the ERLC’s Dr. Evan Lenow

October 12, 2026

Disaster Relief moves into place as Isaias landfall approaches

(Photo: NOAA)

Disaster Relief moves into place as Isaias landfall approaches

October 9, 2026

Accountability letters, audits available in SBC Annual provide ‘wealth of information’ about SBC entities

Messengers vote on an item of business at the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando (Photo Credit: Baptist Press)

Accountability letters, audits available in SBC Annual provide ‘wealth of information’ about SBC entities

October 8, 2026

GuideStone, ERLC applaud
Senate’s passage of Clergy Act
DALLAS — The U.S. Senate passed the Clergy Act Wednesday (Sept. 30), which sends the legislation to President Donald Trump for consideration. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the act in April. GuideStone Financial Resources applauded passage of the bipartisan bill that would provide eligible ministers who previously opted out of Social Security with a limited opportunity to elect future participation in the program. If the president signs it, the Clergy Act will take effect in 2029. The Clergy Act was co-sponsored in the House by Republican Vince Fong and Democrat Mike Thompson (both of California) and in the Senate by Republican Katie Britt (Alabama) and Democrat Maggie Hassan (New Hampshire). “Our faith leaders give everything to their communities … across our nation,” Fong said. “They deserve financial security in return. The Clergy Act gives clergy members who previously opted out of Social Security the opportunity to re-enroll and take control of their financial future. I am incredibly proud this legislation passed both chambers with strong bipartisan support, and I look forward to President Trump signing it into law. Thank you to Senator Britt for getting this across the finish line. It’s a monumental step towards taking care of the people who take care of our communities.”