Christian News

Southeastern Seminary Releases Statement on Leaked Draft of Tom Buck’s Wife’s Abuse Story; Clears Prior, Whitfield of Wrongdoing

On Wednesday, SEBTS president Danny Akin released a statement about a leaked draft article written by Jennifer Buck, wife of outspoken SBC pastor Tom Buck, explaining the results of an internal investigation.

Johnny Hunt’s Church To Suspend His Role as Pastor Emeritus After Allegations of Sexual Abuse

On Friday, First Baptist Church of Woodstock released a letter to church members stating their intent to suspend Johnny Hunt’s role as pastor emeritus following credible allegations of sexual abuse against him.

ERLC Panel: God’s Design Vital in Addressing Sexual Ethics

At a webinar Tuesday (June 7), an ERLC panel addressed sexual ethics and said holding to God’s design in creating human beings provides a way forward for Christians during the current crisis regarding sexuality.

‘Credible’ Charges Against His Pastor Surprise, Sadden Scot McKnight

The Rev. Canon Scot McKnight, a professor who has written extensively about Christian living and toxic church culture, has apologized to abuse survivors at the Chicago-area congregation he and his family attend.

Send Relief Offers $4 Million to Fund EC Sexual Abuse Response, Survivor Care Fund

Send Relief announced its intent June 8 to give $3 million to fund the proposed SATF recommendations for sexual abuse reform, and an additional $1 million to establish a survivor care fund.

Vatican Bank Displays Financial Decline, Moral Gains After Papal Reforms

Pope Francis has been clear about his vision for Catholicism as a “poor church for the poor” and the 2021 annual report of the Vatican bank shows that the pope’s wish is closer than ever to becoming a reality.

Calls for SBC To Cut Ties With Guidepost Solutions Greet Firm’s Pride Month Tweet

Guidepost Solutions' Pride Month tweet, which included a rainbow flag, led to an outcry on social media, especially from SBC figures who claim the denomination has become too liberal. Now some leaders in the SBC are calling for the denomination to break ties with the investigative firm.

Mexican Megachurch Leader Gets More Than 16 Years for Abuse

The leader of the Mexican megachurch La Luz del Mundo was sentenced Wednesday to more than 16 years in a California prison for sexually abusing young female followers who said he made them his sex slaves.