The former lead pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church, Steve Gaines, has died. John Steve Gaines passed away on Friday after his battle with cancer. Last week ...

Gaines, a former Bellevue Baptist Church pastor and Southern Baptist Convention president, has died after a two-year battle ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Bellevue Baptist Church family and much of the Mid‑South is grieving the loss of a man who shaped ...

Gaines was diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2023.

Friends, family and numerous others impacted by the ministry of Steve Gaines poured out their thoughts and remembrances after ...

Pastor Ben Mandrell wrote to the congregation that Gaines’ health has declined and that his family is focused on spending time with him and caring for him.

Under Gaines' leadership, Bellevue Baptist Church in Cordova consistently ranked on the top 100 largest churches in the U.S.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One of Memphis’ most influential spiritual voices is facing a difficult chapter in a long, faith‑filled ...