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Sexual Abuse Survivor Hannah-Kate Williams Shares Thoughts on the Future of Survivors in the SBC

In an exclusive interview with ChurchLeaders, Hannah-Kate Williams, a survivor of sexual abuse in the Southern Baptist Convention, shared that despite the setbacks she has faced, she is hopeful the SBC will become a denomination that encourages survivors to pursue justice. 

NAMB Seeks to Join Collegiate Ministry Efforts

With the North American Mission Board seeking to add the collegiate ministry assignment as part of its mission, both NAMB and Lifeway Christian Resources are working toward providing resources for college ministry.

RZIM Leaders Spent Donor Money to Sue a Survivor, Says Guidepost Report

A newly released report on the internal culture at Ravi Zacharias International Ministries found that RZIM leaders overlooked Ravi Zacharias’ misconduct for years, used ministry funds to sue an abuse survivor, and misled the public.

Air Force Officers Sue Over Religious Exemption Denials

A dozen U.S. Air Force officers have filed a lawsuit against the federal government after the military denied their religious exemptions to the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine.

VA Bible Lawsuit Dismissed; Separate Display Proposed

A judge agreed to dismiss a nearly 3-year-old lawsuit Wednesday over a Bible displayed on a table at a New Hampshire VA hospital after the plaintiffs' lawyer proposed a separate display and sought to work with the hospital.

SBC Leadership Apologizes to Sexual Abuse Survivor; Admits Failure to Listen, Protect, and Care

SBC Executive Committee Chairman Rolland Slade has released a statement acknowledging leadership's failure to adequately listen, protect, and care for sexual abuse survivor Jennifer Lyell.

Caught on Camera: 78-Year-Old Woman Robbed at Church While Praying for Suspect’s Accomplice

An elderly member of Hilldale Baptist Church in Clarksville, Tennessee has been robbed in a place that she likely least expected: in the sanctuary of her home church. 

Justin Bieber’s New Tour Offers Incentives for Fans to Do Good, Support Nonprofits

Justin Bieber is incentivizing Beliebers to take action on social justice during his Justice World Tour, which launched in San Diego on Friday. His “Justice in Action” initiative promises prizes, including free concert tickets and a Paris trip.