(The Christian Post) A Southern Baptist Convention pastor who helped advance the denomination's conservative resurgence has died at age 65 after battling COVID-19 and pneumonia. Jimmy Pritchard, former president of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention and pastor of First Baptist Church of Forney, Texas, died last week following a brief battle with the illnesses. FBC … [Read more...] about SBC Leader Who Helped Champion Conservative Resurgence Dies From COVID, Pneumonia
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Canadian Church Is Fined $83,000 For Holding In-Person Service
(Christian Headlines) A Canadian church is currently raising funds after the Ontario Superior Court of Justice fined it $83,000 for holding an in-person service in January, violating the nation’s COVID-19 restrictions, CBN News reports. Pastor Jacob Reaume, who has been leading Trinity Bible Chapel since 2009, explained in a blog post that the church held a Sunday service on … [Read more...] about Canadian Church Is Fined $83,000 For Holding In-Person Service
After Sermon Criticizing Wives’ Weight, Pastor Resigns as Moderator of General Baptist Meeting
by Adelle M. Banks (RNS) Leaders of the General Baptist Council of Associations have recommended an investigation of a minister who preached that “weight control” by wives is the solution for marital problems. Stewart-Allen Clark, pastor of the First General Baptist Church in Malden, Missouri, is seen in video clips of a Feb. 21 sermon questioning the appearance of women … [Read more...] about After Sermon Criticizing Wives’ Weight, Pastor Resigns as Moderator of General Baptist Meeting
Prominent Pastor Dies From COVID Aged 44
(Premier Christian News) A popular pastor from the US state of Georgia has died from Covid-19 at the age of 44. Rev Bryant Wardell Raines was a highly respected local activist and leader of the New Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church in Macon. Announcing the death, Rev Anthony Q. Corbett Sr, president of the General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia, requested … [Read more...] about Prominent Pastor Dies From COVID Aged 44
Global Methodist Church Set to Split From Denomination Over LGBTQ Issues
(ChurchLeaders) Traditionalists committed to leaving The United Methodist Church have chosen “Global Methodist Church” as the name for the denomination they plan to launch. The group also unveiled on March 1 a logo and website. The work toward a new denomination is guided by a transitional leadership council, which includes some retired United Methodist bishops. “The … [Read more...] about Global Methodist Church Set to Split From Denomination Over LGBTQ Issues