The Baptist Record - Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 August 31, 2026

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FIRST-PERSON: Why we need the whole church

Leaders of the various ethnic fellowships in the Southern Baptist Convention meet in conjunction with the 2025 SBC Annual Meeting in Dallas. (Photo credit: BP)

FIRST-PERSON: Why we need the whole church

August 31, 2026

By Jerome Coleman On any given Sunday, Southern Baptists worship God in more than 100 different languages. Nearly one-fourth of our congregations are predominantly non-Anglo.…

Restoring the professions: Kintsugi leadership initiative takes root

The inaugural Doctor of Educational Ministry in Professional Leadership cohort gathered at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville for the intensive on-campus portion of its first seminar with Dr. Timothy Paul Jones (center) in July. (Photo credit: Russell Roberts)

Restoring the professions: Kintsugi leadership initiative takes root

August 28, 2026

Rice announces formation of Commission on Women Serving in Pastoral Ministry

Willy Rice (Photo credit: Baptist Press)

Rice announces formation of Commission on Women Serving in Pastoral Ministry

August 27, 2026

Blackwell commits to ‘come alongside’ church leaders as Lifeway’s new president

At his installation as Lifeway’s 11th president, Ryan Blackwell thanked his parents and held up the first Bible they gave him. He said he was excited to lead the organization because he was a product of what he’s been entrusted to lead, individuals participating in and resources designed for discipleship. (Photo credit: Bailey Watley)

Blackwell commits to ‘come alongside’ church leaders as Lifeway’s new president

August 26, 2026

‘The Ripp’ podcast aims to create ripples in collegiate ministry

Bradon Epting and Collin Breedlove join "The Ripp" podcast for Episode #2: "When life feels unstable or overwhelming, what do you turn to?" (Photo credit: Hope Joy Owens)

‘The Ripp’ podcast aims to create ripples in collegiate ministry

August 25, 2026

Flooding, mudslides cause
devastation in Nepal, Tibet
SOUTH ASIA — Hundreds of people were killed and more than a thousand are missing after devastating mudslides swept through Nepal and Tibet Aug. 26. Send Relief is asking Southern Baptists to help as they coordinate relief efforts. Flash floods ripped through towns and villages, sweeping away homes, buildings and roads. Many villages are only accessible by air because of the flooding, according to Send Relief. The U.S. Embassy in Nepal said at least six districts in the country have been affected by the disaster. Scientists say a glacier collapsed near the Rasuwa district causing portions of mountain rock to rush into nearby rivers, according to the Malaysian news site The Star Online. Water displacement resulted in flash floods and massive mudslides across the region. Send Relief, the compassion ministry of the North American Mission Board and International Mission Board, has opened a portal for donations to help provide basic supplies. Learn more about relief efforts here.