David Mahan, who is the director of policy with Center for Christian Virtue (CCV), was the guest speaker at Crossroads Church’s Oakley campus in Cincinnati, Ohio, on July 18, 2021, for its sermon series titled “This Week’s Special Guest: Powerful stories. Uncensored truth.” Mahan has been accused of making “homophobic” and “transphobic” … [Read more...] about Guest Preacher Accused of ‘Homophobic,’ ‘Transphobic’ Comments in Series Focusing on ‘Uncensored Truth’
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David Platt and McLean Bible Church Elders Sued After Recent Elder Vote Exposes Major Problems
On June 30, 2021, McLean Bible Church (MBC) in Vienna, Virginia, held a members meeting to affirm three new elders via vote. MBC is pastored by former Southern Baptist’s International Mission Board (IMB) president and bestselling author David Platt. At that time, the vote was too close to confirm the new elders because the Church’s constitution states … [Read more...] about David Platt and McLean Bible Church Elders Sued After Recent Elder Vote Exposes Major Problems
Beth Moore: SBC Seminary Presidents Made CRT ‘Witch-Hunt’ Unavoidable
(ChurchLeaders) There is a “witch-hunt” going on in churches and Christian organizations that is targeting people who support critical race theory (CRT), says Christian author and teacher Beth Moore. Moore believes that a November statement issued by the Southern Baptist Convention’s (SBC) six seminary presidents made this situation “inevitable.” “The moment someone … [Read more...] about Beth Moore: SBC Seminary Presidents Made CRT ‘Witch-Hunt’ Unavoidable
Missouri Church Leaders Implore Congregants: Get Vaccinated
By JIM SALTER Associated Press O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) As lead pastor of one of Missouri's largest churches, Jeremy Johnson has heard all the reasons congregants don't want to get the COVID-19 vaccination. He wants them to know it's not only OK to do so but also is what the Bible urges. Across Missouri, hundreds of pastors, priests and other church leaders are reaching out to … [Read more...] about Missouri Church Leaders Implore Congregants: Get Vaccinated
Conservative Baptist Network, Mike Stone Call for Resignation of SBC President Ed Litton
The Conservative Baptist Network of Southern Baptists (CBN) released a statement on July 20, 2021, calling for newly elected Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) President Ed Litton‘s resignation, citing recent reports that Litton plagiarized J.D. Greear’s sermon series on Romans. Greear had earlier responded to the reports, saying he had granted … [Read more...] about Conservative Baptist Network, Mike Stone Call for Resignation of SBC President Ed Litton