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Southern Baptists approve amendments dealing with sexual abuse, racism
By Adelle M. Banks — June 11, 2019
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (RNS) — At their annual meeting, Southern Baptists approved constitutional amendments aimed at dealing with abuse. If approved again next year, the amendments would allow the nation's largest Protestant denomination to remove churches that mishandle allegations of abuse or misconduct.
Widower of Emanuel 9 victim, formerly detained pastor call for unity on prayer day
By Adelle M. Banks — May 3, 2019
WASHINGTON (RNS) — 'Tonight we will cry out to God together from this unique place, that God will give America a ‘Love One Another Movement’ that will change the course of this nation,' said National Day of Prayer Task Force President Ronnie Floyd.
Ronnie Floyd, Arkansas megachurch pastor, elected to head SBC executive committee
By Bob Smietana — April 2, 2019
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RNS) — Arkansas megachurch pastor Ronnie Floyd, part of President Trump's informal group of evangelical advisers, was elected to lead the Southern Baptist Convention's Nashville-based Executive Committee.
Ronnie Floyd, megachurch pastor and Trump adviser, nominated for key SBC post
By Bob Smietana — April 1, 2019
(RNS) — Ronnie Floyd, an Arkansas megachurch pastor and Trump spiritual adviser, has been nominated lead the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee.
What’s coming for religion in 2019? Here’s what the experts predict.
By Aysha Khan — December 31, 2018
(RNS) — Scholars, faith leaders, activists and other experts predict what changes the American and global religious landscapes will see after the New Year.
6 months after massacre, Sutherland Springs pastor says nation should put God first
By Adelle M. Banks — May 4, 2018
WASHINGTON (RNS) — 'From the blood that was spilled, from the ashes, glory is rising,' said Pastor Frank Pomeroy.
Religious leaders react to the violence in Charlottesville
By Emily McFarlan Miller — August 15, 2017
(RNS) — Some religious leaders criticized President Trump's initial response denouncing hatred and violence 'on many sides,' while a few conservative evangelicals rushed to defend the president.
Trump’s evangelicals need to do the right thing
By Mark Silk — August 14, 2017
Walk away from this president.
Evangelicals gather for prayer rally in Washington
By Adelle M. Banks — July 16, 2016
WASHINGTON (RNS) Evangelicals of all ages filled the National Mall on one of the hottest days in Washington this summer and prayed for national unity.
Southern Baptists invite black Baptist leader to drive home message on race
By Adelle M. Banks — June 14, 2016
(RNS) The president of the Southern Baptist Convention invited the president of the National Baptist Convention, USA, to share the stage with him.
Black, white Baptist presidents lead racial unity event
By Adelle M. Banks — November 3, 2015
(RNS) “There are so many people who say, ‘What in the world can we do?’” said the Rev. Jerry Young, president of the National Baptist Convention, USA. "We’re hopeful and prayerful that God will use this not as an event but as a movement.”
Southern Baptists’ efforts at racial reconciliation a mixed bag, review finds
By Adelle M. Banks — June 17, 2015
(RNS) Southern Baptists were hailed for electing their first African-American president in 2012 but their denomination's Executive Committee has a mostly white management.
Southern Baptist president: God, not Supreme Court, has ‘final authority’
By Adelle M. Banks — June 16, 2015
(RNS) “The Supreme Court of the United States is not the final authority, nor is the culture itself, but the Bible is God’s final authority about marriage and on this book we stand,” said the Rev. Ronnie Floyd.
Supreme Court’s pending same-sex ruling to dominate Southern Baptist meeting
By Adelle M. Banks — June 11, 2015
(RNS) “(W)e will not honor any decision by the Supreme Court which will force us to violate a clear biblical understanding of marriage as solely the union of one man and one woman,” SBC leaders said in a newspaper ad.
Southern Baptists urge Obama to defend ‘the least of these’ against ISIS
By Adelle M. Banks — March 2, 2015
(RNS) “The world will applaud your courage and compassion as you defend those that Scripture calls 'the least of these,'" they wrote.
