Iraqi Christian Religious Leaders Demand an International Investigation Into Deadly Wedding Fire
The tragedy was the latest to hit Iraq’s Christian minority, which has dwindled to a fraction of its former size over the past two decades.
Former staffer at SBC mega-church focus of abuse investigation
CYPRESS, Texas (ABP) – A Texas youth minister already charged with statutory rape of a 16-year-old was arrested Dec. 14 for allegedly sending inappropriate text messages and videos to a 14-year-old girl he met while serving at a Southern Baptist mega-church.
Missouri Baptist Executive Board approves wide-ranging investigation
Jefferson City — In a sign of continuing turmoil within the Missouri Baptist Convention, the body's Executive Board has appointed a committee to investigate their embattled executive director, the Executive Board itself and others.The group also discussed allegations that a four-year-old church in St. Louis,
The investigation gears up
By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor The Missouri Baptist Convention committee set up to root out violators of its "single alignment" policy has gotten busy this summer. A half dozen leaders in each of several Missouri Baptist congregations have received "the letter" from the credentials committee.