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Saddleback elders say no ‘pattern of abuse’ found in investigation of new pastor
By Bob Smietana — July 13, 2022
(RNS) — Saddleback’s elders mentioned there had been conflict at the church previously run by their new pastor but said ‘disappointment and hurt are not the same as abuse.’
Saddleback pastor Rick Warren to retire in September, names Andy Wood as his successor
By Bob Smietana — June 2, 2022
(RNS) — Warren's retirement will mark the end of a remarkable tenure as pastor.
Pastors sue AME Church over missing retirement funds
By Mike Schneider — April 13, 2022
(AP) — “When you take advantage of my money, you lose my trust,” said one AME pastor. “You lose the trust of your employees.”
NIH head Collins steps down, led fight against cancer, COVID
By Dino Hazell — October 5, 2021
Collins said he was ‘grateful and proud of the NIH staff and the scientific community, whose extraordinary commitment to lifesaving research delivers hope to the American people and the world every day.’
Retiring Bishop Vashti McKenzie, first AME Church woman prelate, reflects on a groundbreaking career
By Adelle M. Banks — July 16, 2021
(RNS) — ‘Do I think that women can do this? Yes,’ McKenzie said. ‘Do I think the women that have been elected in my denomination have done an exceptional job? Absolutely.’
Saddleback Church pastor Rick Warren signals retirement with search for successor
By Alejandra Molina — June 7, 2021
(RNS) — 'For more than 40 years Kay and I have known that this time, this day would eventually arrive, and we’ve been waiting on God's perfect timing,' Warren said.
Influential pastor, Charles Stanley, steps down at First Baptist Church Atlanta after 50 years
By Emily McFarlan Miller — September 14, 2020
(RNS) — Charles Stanley doesn’t believe in retirement, but the influential pastor is stepping down from his role at First Baptist Church Atlanta.
After 50 years, Baptist editor Bob Terry bids farewell
By Bob Smietana — December 7, 2018
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (RNS) — The longtime editor of The Alabama Baptist is stepping down after 50 years of covering controversies and church ministries as a Baptist journalist.
Eugene Peterson on why he’s leaving public life and whether he fears death
By Jonathan Merritt — July 10, 2017
The 84-year-old best-selling author says he has penned his last book. Here's why he's hanging it up.
Barry Lynn looks back on 25 years of separating church and state
By Lauren Markoe — June 14, 2017
(RNS) 'I think we have a dizzying level of religious freedom in this country, particularly if you’re in the religious majority,' said Lynn, who will soon step down as executive director of Americans United.
Religiously affiliated hospital pensions at the center of Supreme Court case
By Lauren Markoe — March 27, 2017
(RNS) A 'sleeper' of a case before the Supreme Court pits three hospitals against employees who object to the institutions' religious exemption from the federal law that safeguards pensions.
The best things Shimon Peres ever said
By Jeffrey Salkin — September 28, 2016
(RNS) Shimon Peres was not only one of the greatest statesmen in the world today. He was also one of the greatest truth-tellers.
Southern Baptist foreign missionaries drop by nearly 1,000
By Adelle M. Banks — February 24, 2016
(RNS) The numbers -- strikingly higher than officials expected or needed -- mean the mission board will be in improved financial health, said International Mission Board President David Platt.
Will Pope Francis have a short papacy? Don’t bet on it
By David Gibson — March 17, 2015
(RNS) Clearly, say those familiar with the pope’s thinking, he is enjoying himself and is willing to go on as long as God sees fit.
Is Benedict XVI the REAL pope? 4 factors fueling Vatican conspiracy theories
By David Gibson — November 26, 2014
When Benedict XVI stunned Catholics by announcing that he would resign, it immediately sparked concerns – which were dismissed just as quickly – that having an ex-pope around could undermine the legitimacy of his successor. Now those fears are emerging again as conservative Catholics continue to express doubts about the agenda of Pope Francis while Benedict remains a player in intrachurch debates.
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