A couple in Sumrall, Mississippi, is looking for another church after their pastor refused to baptize their baby on the grounds that the couple is “living together in sin.” Kamri McLendon, the baby’s mother, says the pastor knew of the couple’s living situation when he agreed to the request and that what she and her boyfriend wanted was a baby dedication. “Instances … [Read more...] about Pastor Refuses To Baptize, Dedicate Baby on Grounds Couple Is ‘Living Together in Sin’
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T.D. Jakes’ Daughter, Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts, Anointed To Succeed Her Father
At the final Woman, Thou Art Loosed! conference, which concluded on September 24 in Atlanta, Bishop T.D. Jakes handed the reins of his successful women’s-empowerment ministry to his daughter, Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts. The 65-year-old Jakes called his daughter to the stage, saying she was “walking into her destiny.” He emphasized that he … [Read more...] about T.D. Jakes’ Daughter, Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts, Anointed To Succeed Her Father
Abuse Survivor Jennifer Buck Asks SBC President for Meeting; Barber Says She’s Not His ‘Priority’
In an ongoing effort to find out who is responsible for leaking a highly personal story detailing her abuse, Jennifer Buck reached out directly to Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) President Bart Barber requesting an in-person meeting to discuss events that happened earlier this spring. Jennifer, who is the wife of outspoken SBC pastor Tom Buck (First … [Read more...] about Abuse Survivor Jennifer Buck Asks SBC President for Meeting; Barber Says She’s Not His ‘Priority’
Ohio Baptists Give $500,000 From Camp Sale Proceeds to Cooperative Program
By Timothy Cockes NASHVILLE (BP) – The State Convention of Baptists in Ohio (SCBO) donated $500,000 toward the Cooperative Program from proceeds of the recent sale of its Seneca Lake campground property. Jeremy Westbrook, SCBO executive director-treasurer, made the announcement during Monday night’s (Sept. 19) SBC Executive Committee plenary session. During his … [Read more...] about Ohio Baptists Give $500,000 From Camp Sale Proceeds to Cooperative Program
Brooklyn Pastor Who Had Million Dollar Jewelry Stolen Arrested After Forcefully Grabbing Woman During Live Sermon
Brooklyn Bishop Lamor Whitehead is making headlines following an incident on Sunday (September 18), wherein he forcefully grabbed a woman by the back of the neck for disrupting his live sermon, leading her out of the room. Whitehead first made the news in July when he and his wife were robbed of jewelry at gunpoint while he was preaching during … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Pastor Who Had Million Dollar Jewelry Stolen Arrested After Forcefully Grabbing Woman During Live Sermon