The Baptist Record - Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 August 14, 2026

Brees credits Jesus, pastors in Pro Football Hall of Fame speech

Drew Brees shared about the impact Jesus had on his life during his Pro Football Hall of Fame speech Aug. 8. (Photo credit: ESPN screenshot)

Brees credits Jesus, pastors in Pro Football Hall of Fame speech

August 14, 2026

By Baptist Message staff CANTON, Ohio — Former New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees shared about the impact Jesus and pastors had on his life during his Pro…

Send Relief resources churches, partners in Colombian earthquake response

Survivors sift through rubble of a building in Pereira, Colombia, following an Aug. 10 earthquake. (Photo credit: World Central Kitchen via Wikimedia Commons)

Send Relief resources churches, partners in Colombian earthquake response

August 13, 2026

2026 MBC Annual Convention Update: Resolutions submission window to open Sept. 27

2026 MBC Annual Convention Update: Resolutions submission window to open Sept. 27

August 12, 2026

Half a century of hope: First Baptist Jackson’s ESL Ministry marks 50 years of transforming lives

The ESL ministry at First Baptist Church, Jackson, celebrates its fiftieth anniversary this year. (Photo credit: FBJ)

Half a century of hope: First Baptist Jackson’s ESL Ministry marks 50 years of transforming lives

August 12, 2026

Explore the Bible: August 16

Explore the Bible: August 16

August 12, 2026

ERLC announces Zack Pruitt
as new vice president
WASHINGTON (BP) — The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) has hired Zack Pruitt, senior counsel and director of U.S. government relations with Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), to serve as vice president of public policy and general counsel for the entity. Pruitt, who will begin his full-time work with the ERLC Sept. 14, previously worked to promote ADF’s policy and legislative work at the national level on behalf of the organization’s broader public policy team. He also served as deputy executive director and national director of government relations of ADF’s sister organization, ADF Action, helping oversee the state government relations team and representing ADF Action to government officials and coalition leaders. The ERLC and Alliance Defending Freedom have partnered in many ways over the years, including the ERLC’s joining amicus briefs for court cases where ADF represented clients. ERLC President Evan Lenow said Pruitt’s appointment will assist the entity with engaging public policy issues of importance to Southern Baptists.