Thom Rainer
‘If you have eyes, plagiarize’: When borrowing a sermon goes too far
By Bob Smietana — April 27, 2021
(RNS) — Preachers love to borrow from each other, but the practice can sometimes lead to plagiarism.
LifeWay inks out-of-court agreement with former CEO Thom Rainer
By Yonat Shimron — October 6, 2020
(RNS) — The agreement would require Rainer to keep the terms of his noncompete contract, which he had signed after leaving his position in 2018.
LifeWay lawsuit against former CEO Thom Rainer remains on file
By Yonat Shimron — October 2, 2020
(RNS) — The back and forth from the LifeWay board of trustees has many Southern Baptists feeling whiplash. The haggling may, however, be a byproduct of the Christian publisher’s steep financial challenges.
Southern Baptist publisher LifeWay halts suit against former CEO Thom Rainer
By Yonat Shimron — October 1, 2020
(RNS) — Todd Fannin, LifeWay's board chairman, issued an update saying that ‘both parties are currently exploring the possibility of an agreed upon resolution of the differences.’
Southern Baptist publishing arm, LifeWay, sues former president Thom Rainer
By Yonat Shimron — September 29, 2020
(RNS) — LifeWay Christian Resources, the publishing arm of the Southern Baptist Convention, has sued its former president and CEO, alleging he violated a noncompete clause in his contract that forbids him from working with competitors.
Southern Baptists’ LifeWay apologizes for ‘offensive’ curriculum
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — November 6, 2013
(RNS) "What Rainer and LifeWay have done by acknowledging the error publicly, even nine years later, is to demonstrate that it is never too late to do the right thing and to pursue reconciliation," said author and speaker Helen Lee.
Baptism rates slide despite high-profile boosts
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — October 22, 2013
(RNS) Baptism rates are in steady decline for U.S. Catholics, Southern Baptists and others. Will high profile attention to the ritual from the Archbishop of Canterbury to the pope inspire a change?
Meet the ‘Nominals’ who are drifting from Judaism and Christianity
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — October 1, 2013
(RNS) Vague Jews and "mushy Christians" have a lot in common. Survey after survey finds many people who don't know or care about doctrine or practice still proudly claim a religious brand identity.
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