SBC History

As Southern Baptists prepare to consider a new resolution on immigration in 2026, it is worth examining what the Convention has actually said and done over the past fifty years. The historical record reveals a remarkable consistency: Southern Baptists have never wavered in their compassion toward refugees, immigrants, and those fleeing persecution, while also affirming the re...

Few things are more universal in churches than summer camps.  They vary in size, location, and amenities, but almost every church goes to a camp of some sort.  I wasn’t able to ascertain exactly when camps started, but I can say for certain that they have evolved over the years. An older lady at my church told me they used to take live chickens with them ...

The office of Recording Secretary rarely receives the attention given to the office of president, but it has played an indispensable role in the history of the SBC. In fact, the office of Recording Secretary is one of the main reasons we can trace the history of the Annual Meeting and the work of the Convention. It is their recordings that serve as the official historical rec...