Following the release of a 52-page report on sexual abuse and the Southern Baptist Convention, survivors and advocates in Birmingham discussed the path to prevention and caring well for survivors. “One of the things God is doing is shaking a sense of invulnerability,” said Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) President Russell Moore, referring to […]
131 years, 131 projects tell the story of WMU
Hundreds gathered at the headquarters of Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) June 10 for a journey through missions past and present. Displays throughout the building told the story of Baptist mission pioneers Annie Armstrong and Lottie Moon, and more recent WMU legends like Alma Hunt, whose admonition to Billy Graham about a much-needed haircut was the […]
Big decisions await Baptists in Birmingham
The Southern Baptist Convention begins tonight in Birmingham with the first session of the annual Pastors’ Conference. The Illinois Baptist is in town to cover the business session June 11-12 and other meetings and events in Birmingham. The annual meeting is an opportunity for Baptists to unify around the Great Commission and our cooperative missions […]
Baptist leaders consider standing committee to assess claims of misconduct against churches
Ahead of Birmingham meeting, Executive Committee may also reword proposed amendment The Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee will meet prior to the denomination’s annual meeting this month to consider new measures to combat sexual abuse. One potential option: A standing committee to assess claims of church misconduct brought at annual meetings and at other times […]
After criticism, Platt sheds light on presidential prayer
David Platt, former president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s International Mission Board, prayed for President Donald Trump after he made an impromptu visit to Platt’s Virginia church June 2. The President arrived at McLean Bible Church’s campus in Tysons, Va., during the 1:00 worship service, Platt explained in a letter on his church’s website. After […]
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