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Despite scandals in 1980s and ‘90s, Swaggart remained in ministry 70 years
Jimmy Swaggart, a televangelist and gospel singer whose fall from grace in the late 1980s made national headlines, died Tuesday (July 1). He was 90.
Dave Ramsey's company faces another setback in court over religious discrimination
A federal appeals court ruled that a lawsuit against Christian financial guru Dave Ramsey by a former employee who was fired for being pregnant while unmarried can go forward.
And, the ERLC survives another attempt to shut it down
For the second year in a row, a move to bar churches with women pastors from the nation’s largest Protestant denomination failed.
SBC’s Executive Committee has spent millions defending itself against former leaders accused of abuse.
Jennifer Lyell, a former Christian publishing executive, alleged sexual and spiritual abuse in a deposition in a defamation lawsuit filed by her former mentor David Sills.
Messengers will debate women pastors, deal with growing legal fees, and decide future of a controversial ethics agency.
This week, more than 10,000 local church representatives, known as messengers, are gathering for the Southern Baptist denomination’s annual meeting.
Lyell’s life was upended after telling her story—but her bravery has encouraged other survivors
Jennifer Lyell, an editor and author whose promising career in Christian publishing was derailed when she accused a former Southern Baptist leader of abuse, has died.
David Dockery helped right the sinking ship.
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is in a place of “genuine stability" after years of difficulties, according to President David Dockery.
Dalrymple to become new president of John Templeton Foundation
The leader of a major evangelical publication was named the new president of the John Templeton Foundation, one of the nation’s largest funders of research into spirituality and meaning making.
Statement sparked confusion, also saying ‘faithful Christians’ can hold to other views
he board of a leading evangelical seminary voted to affirm its long-standing stance on biblical marriage and human sexuality during its May meeting.
Former SBC presidents sign open letter in defense of denomination’s ethics and public policy arm
A group of 10 former Southern Baptist Convention presidents have weighed in on a debate over the denomination’s controversial ethics and public policy arm.
