Why Does Southern Baptist Abuse Reform Keep Hitting Hurdles?
Leaders and advocates are grateful for the convention’s support but frustrated at the inability to enact their plans.
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Tony Evans Steps Away from Ministry, Citing Old Sin
The first African American to have both a study Bible and a full Bible commentary bearing his name said he will submit to the “biblical standard of repentance and restoration.”
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Charisma and Its Companions
Church movements need magnetic leaders. But the best leaders need more than charm.
Love in an Attention Crisis
Readers of the Latin Bible could see how close love and diligence are.
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All Churches Should Require Background Checks
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The SBC’s Abuse Prevention Work Is Not Done
Five years ago, our messengers pledged to take substantive action to end sexual abuse in our churches. We cannot let another year pass with that promise unfulfilled.
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Andy Stanley’s ‘Unconditional’ Contradiction
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