Southern Baptists Torn Between Bold Abuse Reforms and Caution

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“Those concerned about abuse within America’s largest Protestant body … cheered repentant statements and bold plans for policy changes from SBC president J. D. Greear last week, only to see his recommendations largely turned down by part of the SBC’s Executive Committee days later.” - Christianity Today

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Greear on CNN: Abusers 'have no place' in SBC

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“Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear told CNN he is calling the convention to disfellowship churches ‘that show a wanton disregard that allows abuse.’” - BPNews

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Halloween: Don’t let it divide you, Greear says

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“Christians have long had differing views on how to approach Halloween. But Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear said in a recent podcast that the holiday doesn’t have to be divisive — in fact, it can be a great way to get to know your neighbors.” - BPNews

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J.D. Greear and the Rejection of Partisanship, but Not Politics

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“The new president of the Southern Baptist Convention became the youngest member (45) elected head in decades last month, winning 69 percent of a convention vote with unusually high turnout from young and first-time attendees.

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