(ChurchLeaders) Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) president and The Summit Church pastor J.D. Greear has called Saddleback Church’s support for the ordination of women “disappointing.” On his blog, Greear explained why and shared a paper detailing his own church’s position on the topic. “The Summit Church is unashamedly and uncompromisingly complementarian,” said J.D. … [Read more...] about J.D. Greear Responds to the ‘Intense Conversation’ About Saddleback’s Ordination of Women
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Pastor Gerry Standley Killed After Plane Crashes Into Home
On Tuesday May 4, 2021, a small civilian plane crashed into a home in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and killed 55-year-old Gerry Standley, an assistant pastor of Wayside Holy Temple church. The pastor and his family were sleeping. Gerry Standley, a pillar of the community, just celebrated 22 years of marriage with his wife, Melinda. His wife, daughter, and grandson … [Read more...] about Pastor Gerry Standley Killed After Plane Crashes Into Home
Fight Over Western Minnesota Whites-Only Church Ends up in Court
(FOX 9) The fight over a Whites-only church in Western Minnesota has found its way to court. One of the leaders of the Asatru Folk Assembly asked a judge for a restraining order against the organizer of an opposition community group that’s been trying to educate the public about the Murdock, Minnesota church. That organizer, Victoria Guillemard, is a second-year law … [Read more...] about Fight Over Western Minnesota Whites-Only Church Ends up in Court
150 People Expelled From FL Church After Trying to Vote Out Leadership
(ChurchLeaders) One hundred fifty official members have been expelled from a conflict-ridden congregation in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Leaders of First Baptist Church (FBC), led by Pastor James Welch, recently terminated the membership of a “discontented” and “disaffected minority” who had rebelled against leaders. The dissenters had formed an Advocacy Group and voted out the … [Read more...] about 150 People Expelled From FL Church After Trying to Vote Out Leadership
Saddleback Church, One of the Largest in the SBC, Ordains Its First Female Pastors
(ChurchLeaders) Saddleback Church has appointed its first female pastors, despite being affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention, which specifically prohibits women from being ordained. “Yesterday was a historic night for Saddleback Church in many ways!” said Saddleback in a Facebook update posted on Friday, May 7. “We ordained our first three women pastors, Liz … [Read more...] about Saddleback Church, One of the Largest in the SBC, Ordains Its First Female Pastors