The Episcopal Church Reveals Clergy Misconduct Cases Involving Nominees for Presiding Bishop
The announcement comes less than two weeks before the election of the denomination’s next leader.
Paul Pressler, SBC Legend Accused of Abuse, Is Dead at 94
Pressler was one of the architects of the ‘Conservative Resurgence’ that took over the Southern Baptist Convention in the 1980s and 1990s. He was later accused of sexual abuse.
Donald Trump vs. Mike Pence at the Southern Baptist Convention
Before Southern Baptists gather for their annual meeting next week, this issue of A Public Witness offers some helpful context to explain how we got to the point where Donald Trump and Mike Pence — both speaking during the event — represent different wings of
Southern Baptists Are Poised to Ban Churches With Women Pastors. Some Are Urging Them to Reconsider
The SBC’s annual meeting June 11-12 in Indianapolis will include a vote on whether to ban churches with any women pastors — and not just in the top job.
SBC Abuse Reform Task Force Ends Its Work With No Names on Database and No Long-Term Plan
Their report marks the second time a proposed database for abusive pastors has been derailed.
SBC Seminary Says Former Staffer Ordered Sex Assault Report Destroyed
The president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary says former chief of staff Heath Woolman told another staffer to make the report of a sexual assault ‘go away.’
Former Southwestern Seminary Professor Matt Queen Indicted
The indictment is the first public acknowledgment from the U.S. Department of Justice that it is investigating the Southern Baptist Convention and its entities.
Abuse Victim Advocates Pushing Missouri AG to Investigate Christian Boarding Schools
Three Christian boarding schools in southern Missouri have shut down since 2020 amid wide-ranging abuse allegations levied by current and former students.
Southern Baptists, Losing Members, Find Solace in Baptisms and Better Attendance
A new statistical report also found that many Southern Baptist Convention churches do little to address sexual abuse.
Why Faith-Based Groups Are Prone to Sexual Abuse and How They Can Get Ahead of It
As Sexual Assault Awareness Month comes to a close, there are a few steps experts say every faith group can take to improve safeguarding protocols.