SBC

“in addition to the national SBC, the 41 SBC state conventions and 1,126 local SBC associations are all on board with encouraging churches of every size to use the resources” - SBC Voices

“The Sexual Abuse Advisory Group and the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) unveiled Tuesday (Nov.

“Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, which employed Feltner as an adjunct professor before the allegations came to light, suspended him Wednesday… Feltner is senior pastor of Berean Baptist Church, a non-Southern Baptist congregation in Burnsville [MN].

“I am honored by the announcement by Pastor H.

“During the ‘Truth Matters Conference,’ held Oct. 16-18 at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, where he is pastor, MacArthur and other panelists were asked to give their gut reactions to one- or two-word phrases.

“After a thorough review of what was presented to the writers and editors, and discussions with those involved with its publishing, we confirm and acknowledge that our story that ran on March 8, 2019, did not accurately communicate the allegations made by Lyell.” - BPNews

“Tchividjian derided the denomination for claiming to have ‘little authority against abusive churches and pastors,’ yet mustering up authority if it needs to confront an SBC church that has ‘ordained a woman or a gay man.’” - Church Leaders

“Churches should be a refuge for those who have experienced abuse. But, too often, survivors haven’t found the protection they deserve and the care they need from the church.” - ERLC

ERLC has released the report, Faith and Healthy Democracy. - Russell Moore announcement - The report introduction

SBC leaders hope newly launched “Baptism Sunday” will help boost numbers.