A five-step program to combat sexual abuse in churches will roll out in June during the Southern Baptist Convention’s Annual Meeting in Indianapolis. Essentials: Sexual Abuse Prevention and Response revolves around five key words: train, screen, protect, report, and care. “The desire and goal of this toolbox is to make every church the safest place […]
Nominations needed for IBSA boards and committees
Updated July 17, 2024 | The Illinois Baptist State Association is seeking recommendations to fill positions on its boards and committees. Would you prayerfully consider if you have someone in your church or association who would make a good nominee? Do they have a love for the local church? Do they exhibit godly wisdom? Do […]
6 candidates vie for SBC President
Six candidates announced for the denomination’s top elected post, matching the number who ran in 2008, a convention that was also held in Indianapolis. The field has more pastors from churches that would be closer to the average size in the SBC, rather than megachurch pastors. Three lead churches with more than 1,000 average attendance […]
Former SWBTS provost indicted
New York, NY | The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced a charge against former Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary interim provost Matt Queen on May 21. In a statement, investigators allege one count “in connection with falsified notes Queen produced to the FBI related to an ongoing federal investigation.” Queen, […]