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SBC approves sexual abuse task force

Messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting directed newly elected President Ed Litton to set up a task force to address concerns Southern Baptist leaders have mistreated abuse victims and mishandled allegations of abuse.

06/17/2021 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

Editorial: What the future may look like for (Southern) Baptists

To avoid succumbing to tension and anxiety, the SBC will need to live into its professed confidence in Christ and Scripture.

06/16/2021 - By Eric Black / Editor

Ed Litton, known for racial reconciliation, elected SBC president

Ed Litton, senior pastor of Redemption Church in Saraland, Ala., was elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention during the SBC annual meeting June 15.

06/15/2021 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

Jeb Barr: What Consumes Your Mind Controls Your Life

Jeb Barr, pastor of First Baptist Church in Elm Mott, likens the danger of target fixation to desires other than God that occupy our mind. (2 Samuel 13)

06/15/2021 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Stephen Hatfield: ‘Speak less and listen more’

Stephen Hatfield, senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Lewisville, shares this thoughts on ministry.

06/14/2021 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Voices: Justice looks like all our responsibility

Rev. Debra Bell briefly outlines injustice experienced by Black Americans and calls all Christians to speak out for justice.

06/14/2021 - By Rev. Debra Bell

Leaked audio reveals leaders reluctant to deal with sex abuse

Audio clips leaked by a Southern Baptist whistleblower appear to corroborate accusations Southern Baptist Convention leaders were reluctant to take action against churches accused of mishandling abuse.

06/14/2021 - By Bob Smietana & Adelle M. Banks / Religion News Service

Editorial: Who Southern Baptists are matters for Texas Baptists and me

In light of continuing controversies, Southern Baptists need to ask themselves who they want to be, Editor Eric Black contends.

06/09/2021 - By Eric Black / Editor

TBM disaster relief volunteers see joy after storms

TBM volunteers and homeowners in flood-damaged Lake Charles, La., are praying together, crying together and celebrating together.

06/08/2021 - By John Hall / Texas Baptist Men

Voices: A response to Gov. Abbott’s May 31 executive order

Amos Humphries, a Central Texas pastor, voices his concern about Gov. Greg Abbott’s recent order related to housing unaccompanied migrant children.

06/08/2021 - By Amos Humphries

Pastors demand inquiry into SBC handling of sex abuse cases

Two Southern Baptist pastors will seek an investigation into allegations that some leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention mishandled several sex abuse claims and bullied sex abuse victims.

06/08/2021 - By Yonat Shimron / Religion News Service

Voices: What does it mean to read the Bible ‘literally?’

Joshua Sharp distinguishes between literal readings of Scripture and literalism, the former having a place in understanding the Bible.

06/08/2021 - By Joshua Sharp