As U.S. lawmakers continue to debate the best approach to illegal immigration, most Protestant pastors say the solution should be multifaceted, according to a study by LifeWay Research. Researchers surveyed 1,000 Protestant pastors Jan. 14-30 on their views on illegal immigration and how the church should view those in the country illegally. A large majority—80%— […]
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LifeWay’s Brad Waggoner named acting president, CEO
NASHVILLE | LifeWay Christian Resources Executive Vice President Brad Waggoner has been named acting president and CEO of the Southern Baptist entity until a new president is named. Waggoner will serve in the role previously held by Thom S. Rainer who announced his retirement in August 2018, a LifeWay news release announced today (March 4). […]
Greenway elected to lead Southwestern
Trustees of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (SWBTS) elected Adam Greenway (center in photo above) as the institution’s ninth president during a special called meeting Feb. 26-27. Greenway, 41, currently serves as dean of the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism, and Ministry at Southern Seminary. He has served denominational leadership roles, including board positions with […]
Illinois bill called ‘more extreme than New York’
It may have an innocuous sounding name—The Reproductive Health Act—but pro-life advocates say House Bill 2495 is far from it. Ralph Rivera, legislative chairman of Illinois Right to Life Action, said, “It’s massive. It takes away the rights of the unborn. The bill will end all restrictions, all limitations to abortions throughout all nine months […]
Report advocates disfellowship of churches that ignore abuse
One week after newspapers revealed hundreds of cases of sexual abuse by Southern Baptist ministers and volunteers, Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear said churches that have turned a blind eye to abuse have no place in the denomination. “We must take bold and decisive steps to send an unequivocal message: Churches that have a […]
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