by Bob Smietana (RNS) An investigative firm says it found no "convincing evidence" that pastor and author Bryan Loritts covered up abuse allegations at Fellowship Church, the megachurch he co-founded in Memphis, Tennessee. But the report from Guidepost Solutions raises significant questions about how Loritts — now a teaching pastor at the megachurch led by Southern … [Read more...] about Guidepost Report: Bryan Loritts Mishandled Abuse Allegations at Former Church but Did Not Cover Them up
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Asian Woman Brutally Beaten on Her Way to Church
(ChurchLeaders) A Black man who brutally beat an Asian woman in Manhattan while she was on her way to church Monday has been arrested. As they grieve this attack, Christian leaders are pointing out it comes amid many other crimes against Asian Americans. “Want to know why we do what we do at @aachristcollab?” tweeted Raymond Chang. “In part, our work is deeply motivated by … [Read more...] about Asian Woman Brutally Beaten on Her Way to Church
One Year of COVID: See How the Pandemic Reshaped the Church
(ChurchLeaders) At the one-year mark of coronavirus-related disruptions in the United States, ChurchLeaders looks back at the massive impact COVID-19 has had on all things ministry-related. Here’s an overview of this historic pandemic, the many ways it has affected pastors and congregations, some lessons and consequences, and signs of God’s goodness amid all the hardship. … [Read more...] about One Year of COVID: See How the Pandemic Reshaped the Church
Black Southern Baptists Seek More Action on Racism from Seminary Presidents
by Adelle M. Banks (RNS) The African American caucus within the Southern Baptist Convention has asked its denomination’s seminary presidents to do more to address continuing tensions about racism and critical race theory. The denomination’s Council of Seminary Presidents issued a statement in November declaring the academic theory that examines systemic racism is not … [Read more...] about Black Southern Baptists Seek More Action on Racism from Seminary Presidents
Ed Young Thanks Church for Support After Death of Daughter, LeeBeth, at Age 34
(ChurchLeaders) After the sudden death of their daughter, Texas megachurch pastors Ed and Lisa Young, expressed their appreciation to a standing ovation from their Fellowship Church in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Ed Young posted the video to his Twitter account. “The Lord is in the fight,” Ed proclaimed while Lisa stood supportively by him. “Thank you Church so much for … [Read more...] about Ed Young Thanks Church for Support After Death of Daughter, LeeBeth, at Age 34