The Baptist Record - Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 September 1, 2026

Bible Studies for Life: September 6

September 1, 2026

God Speaks to His People • Exodus 3:1-6, 11-15; 4:28-31 By Don Hicks Our Bible studies for the next 6 weeks focus on “God loves…

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

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

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.”