Former Southern Baptist president enters hospice care at 68

Steve Gaines, a former Southern Baptist Convention president who disclosed a kidney cancer diagnosis back in 2023 while serving as pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Tennessee, has entered hospice care, a letter to members reported by Baptist Press announced.

"Bro. Steve has faithfully served the Lord and shepherded so many people through the years," Bellevue Baptist Church Pastor Ben Mandrell wrote, according to the outlet. "He’s been a great pastor, mentor, and friend. Let’s honor him...