The Baptist Record - Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 June 24, 2026

Lifeway Research: Gen Z churchgoers attend more but often lag in application

Lifeway Research: Gen Z churchgoers attend more but often lag in application

June 24, 2026

By Aaron Earls BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — The faith of Generation Z frequently draws them to church on Sunday but often fails to shape their lives…

Help Mission:Dignity provide care to Southern Baptist retirees

Mission:Dignity recipient Sally Moore is featured in a promotion video for this year’s Mission:Dignity Sunday June 28.

Help Mission:Dignity provide care to Southern Baptist retirees

June 23, 2026

Explore the Bible: June 28

Explore the Bible: June 28

June 23, 2026

Bible Studies for Life: June 28

Bible Studies for Life: June 28

June 23, 2026

Joni Eareckson Tada offers support of SBC disability ministry efforts

Joni Eareckson Tada

Joni Eareckson Tada offers support of SBC disability ministry efforts

June 22, 2026

Former Truett McConnell
president Caner sues
university over termination
CLEVELAND, Ga. — Former Truett McConnell University President Emir Caner has sued the university, alleging in a complaint filed June 5 that its Board of Trustees breached his employment contract when it terminated him last year. The lawsuit, filed in White County Superior Court, follows the Board’s investigation into the university’s handling of sexual misconduct allegations involving a former university official. According to the complaint, the Board voted on Sept. 25, 2025, to terminate Caner, who had led TMU for more than 17 years. The filing seeks actual, compensatory and remote damages, pre- and post-judgment interest, attorney fees and litigation expenses, in amounts to be determined at trial. Truett McConnell issued a statement saying it is aware of the lawsuit but declined to address the specific claims while the matter is in active litigation. The complaint contains only Caner’s allegations, and the university will have an opportunity to respond in court. The statement added that Truett McConnell “remains fully committed to its mission of providing a Christ-centered education, to the well-being of our students, faculty, and staff, and to the community we are honored to serve.” The complaint alleges the Board lacked contractual grounds to terminate Caner before the end of a 10-year agreement scheduled to run through June 30, 2031. According to the filing, the Board executed the contract in 2021, and it permits the Board to terminate the agreement immediately only for a breach by Caner. Caner contends no such breach occurred.