MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Bellevue Baptist Church announced that its former Senior Pastor Emeritus, Dr. Steve Gaines, has passed, ...

The Rev. Steve Gaines, longtime pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis and a former president of the Southern Baptist ...

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

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Dr. Steve Gaines, beloved pastor emeritus of Bellevue Baptist Church, has died after a two-year battle with ...

Gaines was diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2023.

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 ...

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

Former Southern Baptist Convention President Steve Gaines, who previously pastored at Bellevue Baptist Church's, has entered ...

Steve Edward Gaines died at home surrounded by family on the evening of December 23, 2025, aged 79 years. Steve died from the effects of a sudden stroke, and after a protracted engagement against ...

Former Southern Baptist Convention President Steve Gaines has entered hospice care, over two years after he was diagnosed with kidney cancer.

Last week, current lead pastor Ben Mandrell announced to the church congregation Gaines has entered hospice care.