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(ChurchLeaders) A painful chapter in Canadian history resurfaced last week with news that the remains of 215 children were found at Kamloops, a former Indian Residential School in British Columbia. The disturbing headlines also brought renewed calls for apologies and accountability, especially from the Roman Catholic Church. Although that isn’t the only religious institution … [Read more...] about ‘Virtually Every Church’ Complicit in Canadian School ‘Catastrophe,’ but Only One Has Yet to Apologize

(AXIOS) QAnon conspiracy theories have burrowed so deeply into American churches that pastors are expressing alarm — and a new poll shows the bogus teachings have become as widespread as some denominations. Why it matters: The problem with misinformation and disinformation is that people — lots of people — believe it. And they don't believe reality coming from … [Read more...] about QAnon Infects Churches

(Christian Headlines) According to Ronnie Floyd, the president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee, the 2021 SBC Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, next month might be the denomination's largest since 1995 if all of the more than 12,500 pre-registered messengers attend. "As of the publication of this story, we have 12,542 messengers … [Read more...] about 2021 SBC Annual Meeting on Track to Hit Highest Participation Ever

By PETER SMITH Associated Press TULSA, Okla. (AP) When white attackers destroyed the prosperous Black neighborhood of Greenwood 100 years ago this week, they bypassed the original sanctuary of the First Baptist Church of North Tulsa. By the church’s own account, the attackers thought the brick veneer structure was too fine for a Black-owned church. The mob destroyed at … [Read more...] about Tulsa Pastors Honor ‘Holy Ground’ 100 Years After Massacre

(TGC) In a few weeks, thousands of Southern Baptists will head to Nashville, Tennessee, for their annual meeting. So will news reporters, because the Southern Baptist Convention is huge—4.5 million at last count, making it the largest Protestant denomination in the United States.  The current president of the SBC is J. D. Greear, pastor at The Summit Church in … [Read more...] about J. D. Greear on Future Hopes for the Southern Baptist Convention