PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) A Roman Catholic priest who had been serving as pastor at a church in Providence is facing child pornography charges, according to Rhode Island State Police. The Rev. James Jackson, 66, was arrested on Saturday after a court-authorized search warrant was executed at St. Mary's church and rectory. The search uncovered digital media containing child … [Read more...] about Rhode Island Priest Facing Child Pornography Charges
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‘Pastor After Pastor’ Thinking About Leaving Ministry Because of Criticism, Burnout
(ChurchLeaders) Dan White Jr., pastors’ coach and co-founder of The KINEO Center, a retreat and counseling center for spiritual leaders, shared with his Twitter followers on Thursday that he speaks to many pastors who are discouraged and burning out from constant criticism. Many of his followers expressed their ability to relate. “I am meeting Pastor after Pastor that (sic) … [Read more...] about ‘Pastor After Pastor’ Thinking About Leaving Ministry Because of Criticism, Burnout
Rod Martin Resigns From SBC Executive Committee, Warns the SBC Is in ‘Grave Danger’
On October 27, 2021, Southern Baptist Convention’s (SBC) Executive Committee (EC) member Rod Martin submitted his resignation to current EC president and CEO Ronnie Floyd. Floyd has also announced his resignation, saying that his last day serving the SBC would be on October 31, 2021. Why Martin Resigned In addition to Floyd, Martin’s … [Read more...] about Rod Martin Resigns From SBC Executive Committee, Warns the SBC Is in ‘Grave Danger’
John MacArthur Calls Pastors Who Plagiarize Sermons ‘Frauds,’ ‘Lazy,’ ‘Incompetent,’ ‘Unsanctified’
John MacArthur, author and longtime pastor of Grace Community Church (GCC) in Sun Valley, California, was asked this week to weigh in on pastors who plagiarize sermons. Pastoral plagiarism has been a growing concern among many church leaders, as the Southern Baptist Convention’s president Ed Litton was recently accused of plagiarizing multiple sermons. … [Read more...] about John MacArthur Calls Pastors Who Plagiarize Sermons ‘Frauds,’ ‘Lazy,’ ‘Incompetent,’ ‘Unsanctified’
Pastor Found Fatally Shot While Holding Bible After Teaching Sunday School
Pastor Joe Moore of The Upper Room Christian Faith Center Church in Compton, California was shot and killed Sunday, October 24, 2021 while walking to his car to look for his wallet after teaching Sunday school. The 65-year-old pastor was getting ready for the main service when he was shot. Witnesses found the pastor holding his Bible, cane, and car keys … [Read more...] about Pastor Found Fatally Shot While Holding Bible After Teaching Sunday School