The Baptist History & Heritage Society (BHHS) invites paper and panel proposals for its 2026 Annual Conference, May 18–20, in metro Atlanta at Smoke Rise Baptist Church, Tucker, Ga. The 2026 Annual Conference again will be held in collaboration with the National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion (NABPR) and the Association of Ministry Guidance… Read more »
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By Aaron Weaver CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A Baptist historian and her son brought historical insight and generational perspective to a shared conversation on Christian nationalism at a recent Baptist conference. Dr. Carol Crawford Holcomb, longtime professor of church history and Baptist studies at the University of Mary Hardin‑Baylor, joined her son Daniel Holcomb, a 21-year-old… Read more »
ATLANTA, GEORGIA — La Sociedad de Historia y Legado Bautista (BHHS, por sus siglas en inglés) se complace en anunciar que su popular serie Recursos sobre la identidad bautista ya está disponible en español, lo que amplía el acceso a esta valiosa colección para los bautistas y las congregaciones de habla hispana. La serie Recursos… Read more »
ATLANTA, GA — The Baptist History & Heritage Society (BHHS) is excited to announce that its popular Baptist Identity Resources series is now available in Spanish, expanding access to this valuable collection for Spanish-speaking Baptists and congregations. The Baptist Identity Resources series offers a rich collection of resources on topics related to Baptist identity, crafted… Read more »
By Baptist History & Heritage Society TUCKER, Ga. —The Baptist History & Heritage Society is excited to announce the release of a free discussion guide to accompany The Baptist Story—BHHS’ latest publication and resource for congregations and academics focused on exploring Baptist identity. The Baptist Story is a 200-plus page collection of articles from noted… Read more »
“Baptists and the Johnson Amendment” by Dr. J David Holcomb was published in the Spring 2019 issue (Vol, 54, No. 1) of the Baptist History & Heritage Journal, the academic journal of the Baptist History & Heritage Society. Become a member to receive a yearlong subscription here. By Dr. J. David Holcomb On May 4,… Read more »
By Aaron Weaver, Baptist History & Heritage Society WACO, Texas — Churches remain one of the least accountable institutions when it comes to sexual abuse by clergy, a reality that must change if healing and justice for survivors is ever to be realized, said Baylor University social work professor Dr. David Pooler. Speaking during the… Read more »
The Baptist History & Heritage Society is pleased to honor the Baylor University Department of Religion with its 2025 Carolyn Blevins Meritorious Service Award. The Baylor Department of Religion was recognized with the 2025 Blevins Award on May 20 during the BHHS annual conference in Waco, Texas. Named in honor of Carolyn Blevins, a prominent… Read more »
By Aaron Weaver, Baptist History & Heritage Society WACO, Texas — A panel conversation bringing together legal, theological, social work and survivor perspectives explored how Baptists can confront abuse with both courage and conviction during the May 20 afternoon plenary session of the joint annual conference of the Baptist History & Heritage Society, National Association… Read more »
By Aaron Weaver, BHHS Executive Director The Baptist History & Heritage Society and the Association of Librarians and Archivists at Baptist Institutions (ALABI) recognized the American Baptist Historical Society (ABHS) as the 2025 Davis C. Woolley Award recipient for Outstanding Achievement in Assessing and Preserving Baptist History during BHHS’ joint annual conference on May 20… Read more »