David Platt
‘Jesus’ film producers plan release of new animated version in 2025
By Adelle M. Banks — November 30, 2023
(RNS) — Josh Newell, executive director of Jesus Film Project, said he views animation as a fitting means to speak to younger generations about the life of Jesus.
Lawsuit against McLean Bible, David Platt dismissed
By Bob Smietana — June 27, 2022
(RNS) — The dispute at McLean is part of a larger 'woke war' among evangelicals.
McLean Bible Church leaders hope a new church election will resolve lawsuit
By Bob Smietana — May 19, 2022
(RNS) — The conflict at McLean Bible Church is part culture war, part battle over bylaws.
A South Carolina pastor quit his church. His followers revolted to get him back.
By Bob Smietana — August 27, 2021
(RNS) — Former elders at Beach Church in South Carolina say they paid the price for crossing a popular pastor. They may go to court to regain control of their church.
David Platt’s dreams for McLean Bible Church sour as members file lawsuit over elder vote
By Bob Smietana — July 20, 2021
(RNS) — Platt, the best-selling author of ‘Radical’ and beloved Bible preacher, finds his church facing controversy over critical race theory.
Southern Baptists to launch sexual abuse advisory panel
By Liam Adams — July 27, 2018
(RNS) — The creation of an advisory panel marks an early concrete step as the denomination aims to root out sexual abuse and coverups.
Churches pray for refugees on fifth anniversary of Syrian civil war
By Timothy C. Morgan — March 14, 2016
(RNS) The Southern Baptist Convention’s International Mission Board and a dozen other Christian groups will raise awareness in American churches through the #PrayForRefugees campaign.
Southern Baptist mission board to cut as many as 800 positions
By Adelle M. Banks — August 27, 2015
(RNS) The International Mission Board of the nation’s largest Protestant denomination is running out of cash reserves.
For SBC missionaries, the Baptist Faith and Message is the touchstone (COMMENTARY)
By David Platt — May 18, 2015
(RNS) Last week's vote to allow potential missionaries to speak in tongues addressed issues of candidates' qualifications, not the practical work of actual missionaries on the field.
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