By Timothy Cockes SUPPLY, N.C. (BP) – A car accident Feb. 23 caused a vehicle to crash through the front doors of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church and into the sanctuary about 30 minutes before their weekly prayer meeting. The vehicle burst through the front doors, taking out pews and the majority of the left side of the sanctuary, before hitting the front of the altar driving … [Read more...] about SUV Crashes Inside NC Church Sanctuary Minutes Before Prayer Meeting
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Sexual Abuse Survivor Hannah-Kate Williams Shares Thoughts on the Future of Survivors in the SBC
In an exclusive interview with ChurchLeaders, Hannah-Kate Williams, a survivor of sexual abuse in the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), shared that despite the setbacks she has faced, she is hopeful the SBC will become a denomination that encourages survivors to pursue justice. “My hope is that the SBC will learn to encourage survivors to stand up for … [Read more...] about Sexual Abuse Survivor Hannah-Kate Williams Shares Thoughts on the Future of Survivors in the SBC
Samuel Rodriguez Criticizes ‘Atmosphere of Deconstructionism,’ Calls Out ‘Silent Prophets of Truth’
(The Christian Post) California Pastor Sam Rodriguez warned in his sermon Sunday about the enemy’s “powerful forces” amid an “atmosphere of deconstructionism, anarchy, chaos and relativism” who feel they have the “authority to change” the truths and institutions ordained by God. The 52-year-old pastor of New Season Worship in Sacramento gave a Feb. 20 … [Read more...] about Samuel Rodriguez Criticizes ‘Atmosphere of Deconstructionism,’ Calls Out ‘Silent Prophets of Truth’
SBC Leadership Apologizes to Sexual Abuse Survivor; Admits Failure to Listen, Protect, and Care
During the two day Southern Baptist Convention’s (SBC) Executive Committee (EC) meeting earlier this week, leadership provided an update on the sexual abuse investigation its messengers demanded take place during the June 2021 convention. SBC president Ed Litton wasted no time in appointing an independent task force, just a few weeks after the 2021 … [Read more...] about SBC Leadership Apologizes to Sexual Abuse Survivor; Admits Failure to Listen, Protect, and Care
‘This Is Only the Beginning,’ SBC EC Member Assures Survivor After Abuse Investigation Update
At the meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention’s (SBC) Executive Committee (EC) in Nashville, Tenn., on Tuesday, SBC president Dr. Ed Litton said investigation into sexual abuse in the SBC is moving forward successfully. Survivor Hannah-Kate Williams attended the meeting and continued her push for accountability in the denomination, but said … [Read more...] about ‘This Is Only the Beginning,’ SBC EC Member Assures Survivor After Abuse Investigation Update