February 28, 2025 TUCKER, Ga. — The Baptist History and Heritage Society is excited to announce the plenary speakers for its upcoming joint annual conference May 19-21 held in collaboration with the National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion and the Association of Ministry Guidance Professionals at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Plenary sessions will… Read more »
BHHS announces plenary speakers for May conference on addressing abuse in Baptist communities
The Baptist History & Heritage Society mourns the passing of Dr. E. Glenn Hinson (1931-2025), a prolific Baptist historian, ecumenist and scholar of early Christianity and spirituality, as well as a mentor, friend and colleague to multiple generations of Baptist students, professors and ministers. Dr. Hinson taught church history at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary for… Read more »
November 18, 2024 TUCKER, Ga. — Who is your Baptist hero? The Baptist History & Heritage Society (BHHS) announced today a free e-book and teaching resource highlighting the stories of Baptist heroes spanning the 415-year history of the Baptist tradition. Portraits of Courage: Stories of Baptist Heroes has been re-released as a free downloadable e-book… Read more »
This book review first appeared in the most recent issue of the Baptist History & Heritage Journal (Volume LVIII, No. 2).The Baptist History & Heritage Society publishes the Baptist History & Heritage Journal three times yearly. Contributors include Baptist and religious historians, as well as clergy and laity. Become a member or make a donation to receive your annual subscription.… Read more »
By Ron West In any list of Baptist women in missionary leadership, Southern Baptist missionary Faye Pearson would certainly be in the roll of qualified candidates. Pearson served more than 30 years as a missionary under appointment by the Foreign Mission Board (FMB), later International Mission Board (IMB), of the Southern Baptist Convention. She had… Read more »
This book review first appeared in the most recent issue of the Baptist History & Heritage Journal (Volume LVIII, No. 2) honoring Dr. William Loyd Allen, retired Professor of Church History and Spiritual Formation at McAfee School of Theology. The Baptist History & Heritage Society publishes the Baptist History & Heritage Journal three times yearly.… Read more »