PRINCE ALBERT, Saskatchewan (AP) — The head of the Anglican Church told a gathering of Canadian residential school survivors Saturday he was sorry for the church’s role in the “terrible crime” that was committed. Rev. Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, visited the James Smith Cree Nation and heard stories shared by residential school survivors. “It was the church … [Read more...] about Anglican Leader Visits Canadian Residential School Survivors
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Shane Pruitt: ‘How To Keep Next Gen Leaders at Your Church’
By Shane Pruitt ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP) – Everyone has seen or heard the stats about the short tenures of pastors to children, youth and college students. The common narrative is that they spend two to three years on average at any given church. There also currently seems to be a shortage of these next gen leaders across the nation. I’m personally getting three to five calls a … [Read more...] about Shane Pruitt: ‘How To Keep Next Gen Leaders at Your Church’
Baptist Press Interviews SBC Presidential Nominee Tom Ascol
By Jonathan Howe and Brandon Porter CAPE CORAL, Fla. (BP) – For more than 30 years Tom Ascol has been known as a leader with deep theological convictions through his work at Grace Baptist Church and Founders Ministries. While Ascol, 65, has never held an office as a trustee or board member of the Southern Baptist Convention, he has been an influencer, and his name is one of … [Read more...] about Baptist Press Interviews SBC Presidential Nominee Tom Ascol
Jack Graham’s Church Hires Jeremiah Johnston As the New Pastor of Apologetics
Jeremiah Johnston, founder of the Christian Thinkers Society, was announced as the new associate pastor of Apologetics and Cultural Engagement at Prestonwood Baptist Church (PBC) in Plano, Texas. The announcement was made at PBC this past Sunday, April 24, 2022. In addition to his role at the church, Johnston will serve as the dean of Spiritual Development … [Read more...] about Jack Graham’s Church Hires Jeremiah Johnston As the New Pastor of Apologetics
SBC Executive Committee Approves 2023 Annual Meeting Move, Provides Financial Update
By Scott Barkley and Brandon Porter NASHVILLE (BP) — The SBC Executive Committee met in a special-called meeting Thursday to vote on moving the 2023 annual meeting from Charlotte to New Orleans and receive an update on the cost of the investigation into allegations of mishandling sexual abuse claims. Erik Cummings, chair of the EC’s Events and Strategic Planning … [Read more...] about SBC Executive Committee Approves 2023 Annual Meeting Move, Provides Financial Update