By Scott Barkley NASHVILLE (BP) – The names of numerous Southern Baptist leaders appeared throughout the lengthy report made available May 22 by Guidepost Solutions on the subject of sexual abuse allegations and the SBC Executive Committee. Although at differing levels of involvement today, each factored into the investigation’s scope of Jan. 1, 2000, through June 14, … [Read more...] about Key Leaders Named in Guidepost Report Respond
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Survivor Hannah-Kate Williams Sues SBC, Lifeway, SBC Seminary, and Her Father Before Guidepost Report Released
On Friday (May 20), abuse survivor and advocate Hannah-Kate Williams filed a lawsuit against the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), many of its entities, and her father. Williams’ father, James Williams, is a former seminary student of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (SBTS), a former Lifeway employee, and a former pastor. Williams’ lawsuit came … [Read more...] about Survivor Hannah-Kate Williams Sues SBC, Lifeway, SBC Seminary, and Her Father Before Guidepost Report Released
Johnny Hunt Resigns as NAMB VP of Evangelism; Guidepost Report Alleges He Sexually Abused a Pastor’s Wife
On Sunday (May 22), Johnny Hunt announced his resignation as the Senior Vice President of Evangelism and Leadership at the Southern Baptist Convention’s (SBC) North American Mission Board (NAMB). According to NAMB’s President Kevin Ezell’s statement, Hunt stepped down on May 13, 2022. Hunt served as the senior pastor of First Baptist … [Read more...] about Johnny Hunt Resigns as NAMB VP of Evangelism; Guidepost Report Alleges He Sexually Abused a Pastor’s Wife
Greg Locke Says Christians Can’t Vote Democrat, Speaks of Insurrection—Overshadowing Generosity to Single Moms on Mother’s Day
This past Sunday, Global Vision Church pastor Greg Locke made social media headlines after he told his congregation, “You cannot be a Christian and vote Democrat in this nation.” Locke’s comments overshadowed the generosity Global Vision Church displayed the Sunday before, when they blessed 202 single mothers during their Mother’s Day service. Preaching … [Read more...] about Greg Locke Says Christians Can’t Vote Democrat, Speaks of Insurrection—Overshadowing Generosity to Single Moms on Mother’s Day
Willow Creek Community Church Forced to Cut $6.5 Million in Staffing Due to Decreased Giving
Willow Creek Community Church founder and senior pastor Bill Hybels announced his resignation in 2018 after being accused of sexual misconduct by current and former leaders at the well-known church. Since then, the Chicago megachurch has seen its once 25,000 weekly attendance drop to under 18,000. Willow Creek Community Church’s attendance drop … [Read more...] about Willow Creek Community Church Forced to Cut $6.5 Million in Staffing Due to Decreased Giving