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SBC Abuse Survivors Issue Joint Statement Urging 4 Reforms That ‘Need Immediate Action’

Seven survivors of sexual abuse in the Southern Baptist Convention have issued a joint statement calling for four reforms to be implemented immediately. Among the actions sexual abuse survivors urge are the creation of a restoration fund and the addition of a memorial in front of SBC headquarters.

SBC’s Reckoning With Abuse Raises Concerns About Missions Budget

After the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee voted on budget revisions last week to address sexual abuse reforms, some people are expressing concern that missions efforts will suffer as a result. Others emphasize that sin is costly and that healing is a priority.

DC Talk’s Kevin Max Tweets Support for Pride Month, Daughter Who Is Gay

Kevin Max Smith of Christian music’s iconic group DC Talk expressed support for Pride month on Twitter last week, publicly affirming his and his wife's support for their daughter, who is gay.

Historic Evangelical Publisher Posts Reading List for Pride Month

William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, a prominent evangelical publisher since its founding in 1911, has posted a reading list of books for Christians to consider for Pride Month. 

Elizabeth II’s 70 Years as Head of the Church of England

While Defender of the Faith has been, over the years, an inherited title and little more, Elizabeth II embraced it and made it her own.

Leaders of Color Respond to Guidepost Sex Abuse Report

African American, Asian and Hispanic Southern Baptist leaders have responded to the Guidepost Solutions report of the Southern Baptist Convention’s handling of sexual abuse complaints spanning two decades.

Woman Buoyed by Support After Viral Pastor Confrontation

Bobi Gephart had no idea the video of her confronting her pastor about sexual abuse would generate such a viral response. She's received “overwhelming support,” she said.

Former Rhode Island Priest Indicted on Sex Abuse Charge

A former Roman Catholic priest who served at several Rhode Island parishes has been indicted on a charge of sexually assaulting a juvenile about 40 years ago, the state attorney general's office said Monday