Tag : Southern Baptist Convention
Southern Baptist Convention Approves Resolution ‘Permanently’ Disqualifying Pastors Who Commit Sexual Abuse
In a bid to purge the churches from issues of sexual abuse and restore credibility on "the entire office of pastor," the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) approved a resolution that disqualifies assailants from serving in pastoral ministry. Southern Baptist Convention Elects Pastor Ed Litton As New President Of Denomination
Ed Litton, a pastor from Alabama, was elected as president of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). Southern Baptist Convention To Welcome More Than 16,000 Delegates To Annual Meeting Amid Controversy Over Leaked Letters
Following the release of Russell Moore's letters which revealed the serious issues inside the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), the denomination is scheduled to have a two-day annual meeting starting June 15 at the Music City Center in Nashville. Southern Baptist Leaders React To Russell Moore’s Letters, Whistleblower Challenges Them
Southern Baptist Convention officials have reacted to former Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission President Russell Moore's leaked second letter, with some belying his claims, but he was defended by a whistleblower. This prompted a call for an independent probe to be launched. Russell Moore’s Second Letter Indicates How SBC Mishandled ‘Crisis Of Sexual Abuse’
New claims have been leveled against the leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention in a letter addressed by Russell Moore to the SBC's current president, J.D. Greear, on May 31. Russell Moore’s Leaked Letter Reveals The Pressure He Went Through Inside SBC Prior To Resignation
In a lengthy letter sent to the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission early last year, Russell Moore revealed the psychological struggle that he went through and the secret attacks launched against him, aimed to silence his fight against the serious issues inside the … Southern Baptist Convention Saw More Than 400,000 Members Leave Denomination In 2020 –Its Highest Number In A Year
In 2020, the Southern Baptist Convention, the country's largest Protestant denomination, lost almost 400,000 members, a historic low for a single year. Southern Baptist Leader Russell Moore Leaves ERLC, Becomes ‘Public Theologian’ For Christianity Today
Russell Moore, president of the Southern Baptist Convention Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), is leaving his post at SBC to join Christianity Today. SBC Officer In Hot Water For Criticizing Pastor Who Praised His Wife’s Ministry Online
Rod D. Martin, an officer of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention, received pushback from Baptist Pastors after criticizing Pastor Josh King who praised his wife's preaching at Criswell College's Chapel Service. Beth Moore Says She Is Taking A ‘Time Out’ On Twitter Following Apology Over Complementarianism
After her controversial exit from the Southern Baptist Convention and a social media apology for her complicity with the complementarian doctrine, Beth Moore announced that she is taking a break. Southern Baptist Leaders React To Beth Moore’s Departure From Denomination
Following Beth Moore's announcement of leaving the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), some Christian leaders have expressed their reactions of appreciation and sadness over the Bible teacher's decision. Beth Moore Announces ‘I Am No Longer A Southern Baptist’, Leaves Denomination
An influential Bible teacher has left the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). Faith Leaders Comment On Bethany Christian Services’ Decision To Serve Gay Couples
The largest Protestant adoption and foster agency in the U.S. announced Monday that they will begin to provide services to gay couples and members of the LGBT community, prompting faith leaders to express their disappointment on the matter. Southern Baptist Convention Cuts Ties With Several Churches Over Abuse, LGBT Stance
The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has ousted four of its churches, two for forming policies that are considered to be too welcoming of the LGBT community, while the other two for hiring pastors who were sex offenders. Pastors, Christian Leaders Condemn Capitol Riots
Pastors and Christian leaders went to social media to condemn the riot that took place at the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6 after the Congress debated the Electoral Vote Certification for the 2020 U.S. presidential elections.