This story was edited after posting to correctvan error. By Vicki Brown Registration for the 2013 Southern Baptist Convention in Houston closed June 12 with a total of 5,103 messengers, down from 7,874 last year in New Orleans and the…
Don’t Worry, Gay Scouts, Southern Baptists Still ‘Love’ You
At last week’s annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention, messengers from SBC churches around the country voted on and approved a resolution concerning the recent change in membership policy by the Boy Scouts of America, which says that “no youth may…
UMC welcomes Scouts spurned by SBC
By Bob Allen Boy Scout troops that lose the sponsorship of Southern Baptist congregations over the organization’s lifting its ban on gay Scouts are welcome in the United Methodist Church. “Our troops are open to all persons, regardless,” Chuck Jones,…
Accused Mo. pastor faces new charges
By Bob Allen A Southern Baptist pastor in Missouri awaiting trial for alleged sex crimes now faces additional charges filed June 10. Local media report that the Moniteau County prosecutor filed new charges of statutory rape and statutory sodomy against…
SBC messengers learn to get along
By Jeff Brumley Southern Baptists experienced little antagonism during their annual convention in Houston this week – a phenomenon that surprised some and delighted most SBC officials and messengers. There were plenty of opportunities for controversy. Debates ensued – but…
Glorieta sold to camping group
Two years after offering the cash-strapped Glorieta Conference Center for sale for $1, LifeWay Christian Resources found a new buyer with plans to continue use as a Christian camp and retreat center. LifeWay Christian Resources has found a buyer for…
A modest proposal for a fractured Baptist family
By Marv Knox Do you think Baptists ever will get back together again?” a young friend asked over lunch the other day. His question arose naturally, because this is convention season for Baptists. The Southern Baptist Convention is conducting its…
A modest proposal for a fractured Baptist family
By Marv Knox Do you think Baptists ever will get back together again?” a young friend asked over lunch the other day. His question arose naturally, because this is convention season for Baptists. The Southern Baptist Convention conducts its annual…
SBC pastor preaches mental health
By Jeff Brumley Compared to Southern Baptist Convention resolutions on the Boy Scouts and protection of children from sex predators, the one urging churches to develop intentional, compassionate ministries for the mentally ill got scant attention from local and national…