Associational Leaders Gather, Celebrate Growth; One of Five Things to Know This Week, June 11, 2026

A Word to the Wise: Dr. Hance Dilbeck
People Will Hurt You.
People Will Help You.
People Will Be Your Primary Kingdom Contribution

Major Points from Dr. Hance Dilbeck’s message based on 2 Tim. 1:15-2:2 during the 2026 SBCAL Annual Conference

FIVE Things to Know This Week!
 
1. Associational Leaders Gather, Celebrate Growth (Baptist Press)
 
2. SBC Abuse Prevention & Response Launches Fortify Initiative to Equip Associations (Baptist Press)
 
3. Birmingham’s Chris Crain Named AMS of the Year by SBCAL (The Baptist Paper)
 
4. New Slate of SBC Officers Elected (The Baptist Paper)
 
5. Messengers Approve Mohler Amendment After Brief Discussion (The Baptist Paper/Illinois Baptist)

Thank you for reading. Please share it with pastors and other AMSs you believe would benefit.
 
To the praise of His glory,       
  
Ray
 
 
I also host the “SBCAL Podcast with Ray Gentry” each Tuesday morning.