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Russell Moore defamation lawsuit withdrawn by Georgia pastor Mike Stone
By Bob Smietana — December 11, 2021
(RNS) — For now, the legal battle between the two high-profile evangelical leaders is over.
Rachael Denhollander, Liberty students to hold rally calling for abuse investigation
By Bob Smietana — November 3, 2021
(RNS) — A school official said that the general public is not allowed to protest on campus.
Sarah Davis, daughter of Ravi Zacharias, to start new ministry. Critics worry it is RZIM 2.0.
By Bob Smietana — October 22, 2021
(RNS) — Davis has apologized for past failures in responding to allegations about her father's misconduct. It's not clear if RZIM funds will be used for the new ministry.
Mike Stone files lawsuit against SBC rival Russell Moore
By Bob Smietana — October 20, 2021
(RNS) — Stone claims that Moore cost him the SBC presidency.
Can anyone lead the Southern Baptist Convention forward?
By Bob Smietana — October 19, 2021
(RNS) — Ronnie Floyd joins a growing list of SBC leaders who resigned due to controversy.
Menlo Church investigation finds no direct evidence or disclosures of sexual abuse
By Bob Smietana — October 13, 2021
(RNS) — A long-expected report found no evidence of abuse at a San Francisco megachurch but did fault leaders for their lack of transparency.
SBC Executive Committee agrees to pay for abuse review, stalls on waiving privilege
By Bob Smietana — September 21, 2021
(RNS) — After two days of meetings, the details for an abuse investigation remain unresolved.
Head of SBC Executive Committee questions messengers’ resolution in abuse investigation
By Bob Smietana — September 13, 2021
(RNS) — Failing to follow the will of local church delegates, known as messengers, would be nearly unprecented, experts say.
She wanted to help Ravi Zacharias save the world but ended up defending an abuser
By Bob Smietana — August 13, 2021
(RNS) — Longtime RZIM spokesperson Ruth Malhotra was fired last month, after being told her colleagues felt unsafe around her. Malhotra has accused RZIM’s leaders of covering up abuse by the organization’s founder, the late Ravi Zacharias.
Class-action lawsuit claims RZIM misled donors, covered up Ravi Zacharias’ abuse
By Bob Smietana — August 5, 2021
(RNS) — RZIM leaders have admitted they failed to hold the group’s founder accountable. Now donors want their money back.
Ex-Cardinal McCarrick charged with sexually assaulting teen
By Associated Press and Alanna Durkin Richer — July 29, 2021
BOSTON (AP) — Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has been charged with sexually assaulting a teenage boy during a wedding reception in the 1970s.
Oh Baby, Baby: Amy Grant’s biggest hit turns 30
By Bob Smietana — July 22, 2021
(RNS) — Amy Grant’s ‘Heart in Motion’ sold more than 5 million copies and made her a household name. Thirty years later, the record has been rereleased.
In ACNA abuse case, mother of an alleged victim says she paid a price for coming forward
By Kathryn Post — July 19, 2021
(RNS) — The mother says leaders in the Anglican Church in North America pressured her not to report her daughter’s abuse allegations.
Abuse prevention advocates want input into ACNA investigation of bishop
By Bob Smietana — July 15, 2021
(RNS) — A group of advocates named #ACNAtoo wants input on an investigation into how allegations of abuse were handled.
ACNA leaders to take over abuse investigation in Upper Midwest diocese
By Bob Smietana — July 13, 2021
(RNS) — Anglican Bishop Stewart Ruch III has taken a leave of absence, saying he made ‘regrettable errors’ in handling allegations of abuse.