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Paige Patterson

Lawsuit Sheds Light on Paige Patterson’s Firing Last Year

When Paige Patterson was fired from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (SWBTS) last year, many questions arose. Now we are getting more details about Patterson's questionable actions through a lawsuit.

The SBC Can’t Blame Lack of Accountability on Church Autonomy

The latest iteration of the #churchtoo movement involves a six-month investigation into the Southern Baptist Convention completed by the Houston Chronicle.

Paige Patterson to Teach Ethics Course at NC Seminary

Several months after Paige Patterson was fired as president of SWBTS, he has been asked to teach a course on Christian ethics at a seminary in North Carolina.

Southern Baptists Pin Hopes On J. D. Greear

J. D. Greear was elected on the first ballot today to be the next president of the Southern Baptist Convention. Greear, pastor of The Summit Church in North Carolina, was elected with 68 percent of the vote.  Former seminary head Ken Hemphill received 31 percent.

Paige Patterson Won’t Speak at Convention. Hopes for Harmony

Paige Patterson said said his decision stemmed from "days of soul-searching before our God, whose blessed forgiveness and grace are continually poured out upon us all."

What You Need to Know About the Rally for Women at the SBC

In less than a week, the Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting will take place in Dallas, Texas. In the midst of the worship, the...

What the Southern Baptist Convention Needs Right Now

The Southern Baptist Convention has been wrong about horrifying and obvious sins that have affected generations. Here's what the SBC needs right now.

UPDATE: Paige Patterson Fired and Stripped of Benefits

The decision was based on “new information confirmed this morning…regarding the handling of an allegation of sexual abuse against a student during Dr. Paige Patterson’s presidency at another institution.”