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EXCLUSIVE: Lecrae and Andy Mineo Talk Deconstruction, Being Labeled Christian, Swearing in Music, and More With ChurchLeaders

Earlier this year, ChurchLeaders sat down with Lecrae and Andy Mineo to ask about Christian deconstruction, how they feel about being labeled Christian artists, and what they would tell church leaders today.

Josh Buice Calls Guidepost Report on Sexual Abuse in the SBC ‘Harmful,’ Abuser Database a ‘Bad Idea’

G3 Ministries founder Dr. Josh Buice sees the recent report from Guidepost Solutions on the sexual abuse crisis in the Southern Baptist Convention as a step in the wrong direction and as encouraging “pragmatism” over the Word of God.

Manufacturer of Guns Used in Texas Shooting Previously Tweeted Images of Assault Weapons Alongside Bible, Cross, Small Child

Daniel Defense, the Georgia-based gun manufacturer whose rifles were used in the deadly shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, has a history of connecting guns to Christianity via their Twitter account. 

SBC Executive Committee Releases List of Alleged and Convicted Sex Abusers

The Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee (EC) has released an alleged abuser list naming hundreds of ministry leaders. The list, which contains some redacted material, was assembled by an unnamed EC member under the guidance of former EC VP August Boto.

Lifeway Research: Christians Say They’re Seeking but Not Having Evangelistic Conversations

Most Christians say they’re ready, willing and praying to have conversations about their faith with others, but many admit they haven’t gotten around to actually having those conversations recently.

Nancy Pelosi Now Barred From Communion in at Least Four Dioceses

Three other bishops from the conservative wing of the U.S. Catholic Church have followed San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone barring House Speaker Nancy Pelosi from receiving the Eucharist in their jurisdictions.

AME Church Alleges Former Retirement Services Exec Embezzled Tens of Millions

The AME Church has sued a former executive who oversaw its pension plan’s investment portfolio, charging that he and others embezzled money and defrauded its clergy and church ministers.

Church of God in Christ Congregations Given $100,000 by Pandemic Support Campaign

A fundraising campaign to help small churches during the COVID-19 pandemic has been extended with a $100,000 donation to congregations of the Church of God in Christ.