SBC sexual abuse study unveils ‘key findings’
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“J.D. Greear’s Sexual Abuse Advisory Group (SAAG) released its initial report today (June 8) as part of an ongoing process to assess current needs and develop recommendations” - BRnow
The Church Treasurer: The Transition and Assuming the Role
Twice I’ve had opportunity to manage the finances of another individual. The first was my son Roger’s deployment to Iraq. He was a student at Saint Cloud State and a reservist in the USMC when he was called up and had to deploy. It happened rather suddenly. He and I took these steps:
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Why I used to believe in the prosperity gospel like Kenneth Copeland believes
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“It’s difficult to get time with prosperity preachers. I would know, as I used to be one and work with one — my uncle, Benny Hinn. But this persistent reporter managed to somehow get through his security and give people a glimpse of what prosperity preachers act and talk like when not prepared to answer tough questions.” - RNS
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United Methodist regional bodies reject ‘Traditional Plan’ on LGBT issues, vow resistance
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“The UMC Great Plains Annual Conference, which is centered on Kansas and Nebraska, passed a resolution on Saturday by a vote of 586-396 rejecting the Traditional Plan….
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A brief review of the ERLC’s new abuse training – Church Cares: Becoming a Church that Cares Well for the Abused
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“There is far more to Becoming than I can cover here. It will, and should, require a considerable investment of time. Many thanks to the ERLC and others who have put this together. It is excellent.” - SBC Voices
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Why I Will Still Sing About Christ Being Forsaken: A Response to ‘Neither Forsaken nor Estranged from God’
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“If you have not yet seen Dr. Mark Snoeberger’s recent article about the death of God in the death of Christ, I encourage you to consider it.
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Can believers develop an “us and us” versus a “them and us” process for addressing race relations?
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“Church doctrinal statements, mission and value statements, communication platforms, new members curriculum, and church discipline processes should clearly communicate sound doctrine, which includes addressing racial reconciliation.” - AiG
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Southern Baptist IMB sex abuse prevention underway amid new report
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“A new media report on sex abuse allegations, admissions and convictions involving former International Mission Board workers comes as the IMB is implementing extensive sex abuse prevention reforms.” - BPNews
Related: Houston Chronicle
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Our Current Complementarian Brouhaha – Finding a Way Forward
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“Dr. Mohler engaged in unnecessary hyperbole when he warned of open calls to return to pre-CR days and undo our conservative stands. Many who hold hard complementarian views paint anyone who does not agree with them as egalitarians.” - SBC Voices
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