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Clint Pressley elected SBC president in Indianapolis

Clint Pressley elected SBC president in Indianapolis

June 12, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS (BP) — North Carolina pastor Clint Pressley was elected SBC president Wednesday (June 12) in an election that began with six candidates and required…

Law Amendment fails on second vote by SBC messengers

Messengers to the SBC Annual Meeting listen and vote as the Executive Committee presents their second report of the meeting June 12 in Indianapolis. (Photo credit: Pam Henderson/The Baptist Paper)

Law Amendment fails on second vote by SBC messengers

June 12, 2024

EC continues abuse reforms, vows to ‘enhance transparency’ in entity reporting

Shown are newly elected SBC Executive Committee officers and standing committee chairs. Back row (from left): Adam Wyatt, Todd Styles, Tony Dockery, and Philip J. Robertson; front row (from left): Carolyn Fountain, Nancy Spalding, and Mollie Duddleston. (Photo credit: Sonya Singh)

EC continues abuse reforms, vows to ‘enhance transparency’ in entity reporting

June 12, 2024

Mississippi Baptists co-sponsor sexual abuse prevention luncheon at Southern Baptist Convention

Greg Love leads a discussion during the MinistrySafe luncheon at the Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis on June 11. (Photo credit: Tanner Cade)

Mississippi Baptists co-sponsor sexual abuse prevention luncheon at Southern Baptist Convention

June 11, 2024

SBC presidential nominees share views on variety of topics

Former SBC presidents pray over current nominees at the conclusion of the June 10 presidential forum. (Photo credit: The Baptist Paper)

SBC presidential nominees share views on variety of topics

June 11, 2024

Kirk Kirkland named
director of Lifeway Worship
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Lifeway Christian Resources announced this week that Kirk Kirkland will step into the role of director of Lifeway Worship on Dec. 1. “We are overjoyed to welcome Kirk to the team at Lifeway,” said Joe Walker, interim Lifeway president. “Kirk’s experience in music ministry, his understanding of Lifeway’s culture and mission, and his ability to relate to worship leaders and music industry leaders uniquely qualify him for this role. His heart for worship, deep pastoral sensitivity, and creative leadership make him an incredible addition to our team.” Kirkland comes to Lifeway from Judson Baptist Church, where he has been serving as minister of music and worship and minister of pastoral counseling since 2008. He is a singer, recording artist, Grammy-nominated songwriter, ordained minister and professional counselor. He has been involved in concert ministry and church music ministry for over 30 years. He previously served at Lifeway as music events coordinator (1998-2004) and as a songwriter for lifewayworship.com (2010-2019).