‘I Make No Excuses’—Michael Tait Breaks Silence About Drug Abuse, Sexual Misconduct Allegations
On Tuesday, June 10, former Newsboys frontman and DC Talk member Michael Tait spoke publicly for the first time since being accused of grooming and sexually assaulting three men.
SBC Executive Committee President Jeff Iorg Laments ‘Past Decisions’ in Sexual Abuse Reforms, Proposes Solution to Financial Woes
In Dallas on Tuesday (June 10), Dr. Jeff Iorg offered a report to the Southern Baptist Convention regarding the progress of abuse prevention and reporting reforms—as well as their financial implications.
Clint Pressley Wins Re-Election as SBC President, Defeating Protestia Author David Morrill With 92% of SBC Messengers’ Votes
Clint Pressley was re-elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) by a large majority Tuesday, June 10, at the SBC’s Annual Meeting. David Morrill, an author at the polemical news site Protestia, challenged Pressley’s re-election but received 408 votes compared to Pressley’s 5,567.
Kirk Franklin, Accepting Ultimate Icon Award, Says He’s ‘Not a Perfect Christian’
At the 2025 BET Awards, which aired Monday night (June 9), gospel music icon Kirk Franklin was one of four recipients of the Ultimate Icon Award. In his acceptance speech, the prolific gospel artist and choir director thanked his family, listeners, colleagues, and Pastor Tony Evans, “my teacher.”
‘It Is Good To Be a Southern Baptist’—SBC President Clint Pressley Celebrates 100-Year Anniversary of SBC’s Statement of Faith, Cooperative Program
As Pastor Clint Pressley, president of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), looked out on a crowd of nearly 10,000 during the denomination’s annual meeting, he smiled and said, “ Let me begin today by saying: It is really good to be a Southern Baptist.”
Riley Gaines Expresses ‘Disbelief’ After Simone Biles Calls Her ‘Sick’ for Advocating Against Trans Athletes
Olympian Simone Biles called All-American swimmer Riley Gaines “truly sick” because of Gaines’ activism to keep trans athletes out of women’s sports. Gaines responded in an address at The Danbury Institute’s Life & Liberty Forum, which took place prior to the SBC's 2025 Annual Meeting.
At the Start of This Year’s SBC Annual Meeting, Pastor Willy Rice Motions To Abolish the ERLC
On Tuesday (June 10), Pastor Willy Rice wasted no time making a motion to abolish the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) during the opening session of the Southern Baptist Convention's (SBC) annual meeting.
K-LOVE Radio Is ‘Resting’ Newsboys and DC Talk Following Michael Tait Sexual Misconduct Allegations
On Monday, June 9, K-LOVE Radio announced that it would not be playing any music by Newsboys or DC Talk in light of the recent sexual abuse allegations against Michael Tait.
The Jesus Movement, Other American Revivals ‘Did Not Impact the Culture,’ Argues Historian David Barton
In a recent talk, historian David Barton argued that the Jesus Movement of the 1970s, as well as other historic revivals, “did not impact the culture.” However, he believes the apparent revival taking place among young people today has the potential to become an “awakening.”
Truett McConnell University Seeks Outside Investigation of Alleged Sexual Abuse Cover-Up, Puts President on Leave
The board of trustees of Truett McConnell University announced it is launching a third-party investigation into sexual abuse allegations against former administrator and theology professor Bradley Reynolds. The board placed President Emir Caner on administrative leave while the investigation is underway.
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