Is Critical Race Theory Incompatible with the Gospel?
Whether things that emerge from outside the church can be put into service for the work of the gospel is a perennial question in Christian history. Read full piece
Southern Baptist Leaders Amplify Trump’s Lies About Election Fraud
Prominent Southern Baptist leaders were among those taking to social media Dec. 2 to affirm and defend Donald Trump’s 46-minute video in which he repeated blatantly false accusations that the 2020 election was rigged against him and should be overturned. Read full piece
SBC Seminary Presidents Denounce Critical Race Theory
All six presidents of Southern Baptist Convention seminaries signed a joint statement released Monday denouncing Critical Race Theory. The statement purports to add to the SBC’s confessional document, adding yet another doctrinal layer for affirmation at the schools.
Movement Wants to Make Southern Baptists Conservative Again
A new network of pastors says it’s trying to unite the SBC. But its critics fear the opposite. Read full piece
White Christian America Built a Faith-Based Safety Net. What Happens When It’s Gone?
Faith groups are quick to lend a hand when disaster strikes. But with organized religion fading, who will pick up the slack? Southern Baptists do lots of disaster relief, but where will that relief come from as the denomination shrinks?
Kansas-Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists Names New Executive Director
The Kansas-Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists elected a new executive director Oct. 16. David Manner, associate state executive director since 2012 and on staff with the convention since 2000, will assume the role March 1.
LifeWay Reverses Course on Lawsuit, Pursues Resolution with Rainer
LifeWay Christian Resources has decided not to proceed with a breach of contract lawsuit against the SBC entity’s former president Thom Rainer, but will instead seek to resolve the dispute without litigation.
Southern Baptist Publishing Arm, LifeWay, Sues Former President Thom Rainer
LifeWay Christian Resources, the publishing arm of the Southern Baptist Convention, has sued its former president and CEO, accusing him of violating a noncompete clause in his contract.
Protecting Abuse Survivors is ‘Personal,’ Says New Southern Baptist Leader
In his first meeting as leader of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, Rolland Slade called on other committee members on Tuesday (Sept. 22) to be responsible “to shepherd and to protect” survivors of church sex abuse.
Do Southern Baptists need a Rebranding?
Andrew Gardner reflects on efforts by some Southern Baptists to instead use the moniker Great Commission Baptists. Read full piece