By Michael Gryboski, Editor Sunday, June 08, 2025More than 45,000 messengers gathered for the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting held in Dallas, Texas, from June 11-13, 1985. | Copyright Baptist PressThroughout the extensive history of the Church, there have been numerous events of lasting significance.Each week marks anniversaries of impressive milestones, unforgettable tragedies, amazing triumphs, memorable births and notable deaths.Some events, drawn from over 2,000 years of history, might be familiar, while others might be unknown to many.Get Our Latest News for FREESubscribe to get daily/weekly email with the top stories (plus special offers!) from The Christian Post. Be the first to know.The following pages highlight anniversaries of memorable events that occurred this week in Christian history. They include the election of Charles Stanley as Southern Baptist Convention president, the death of H.R. Mackintosh, and the birth of Benjamin Bosworth Smith.Follow Michael Gryboski on Twitter or Facebook
This week in Christian history: Charles Stanley elected SBC head
