Russell Moore
SBC report calls never-Trumper Russell Moore’s agency a ‘significant distraction’
By Bob Smietana — February 1, 2021
(RNS) — A new report claims a decline in giving is linked to controversial statements — including criticism of Trump — by a leading Baptist ethicist.
Alabama pastor Ed Litton, known for racial reconciliation work, joins SBC presidential race
By Bob Smietana — January 21, 2021
(RNS) — So far, four Southern Baptist leaders, each representing a different segment of the SBC, plan to run for president of the nation’s largest Protestant denomination.
Anti-abortion faith leaders support use of COVID-19 vaccines
By David Crary — January 10, 2021
(AP) — One outspoken foe of abortion based in Dallas, Southern Baptist megachurch pastor Robert Jeffress, has called the vaccines a "present from God."
Russell Moore, Justin Giboney warn that conspiracies must be confronted with truth
By Adelle M. Banks — January 8, 2021
(RNS) — Both urged religious people to rise above the rhetoric that helped lead to the riot at the Capitol.
SBC leader Russell Moore to Trump: Time to leave. ‘People are dead’
By Bob Smietana — January 8, 2021
(RNS) — Moore, president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and an outspoken 'Never Trumper,' called for the president to leave.
Trump divided the nation and their church, experts say, but evangelical fans have few regrets
By Bob Smietana — November 13, 2020
NASHVILLE (RNS) — Despite his defeat in the recent presidential election, supporting President Trump has been a boon to many evangelical Christians. Will political gains undermine their ability to minister to their neighbors?
Texas church planter John Powell killed in accident
By Bob Smietana — July 19, 2020
(RNS) — Powell's unexpected passing was mourned by Southern Baptist leaders Al Mohler and Russell Moore. A GoFundMe site has been set up to assist his family.
Evangelical, Catholic leaders say Trump has left persecuted Christians in danger
By Jack Jenkins — July 10, 2020
(RNS) — Evangelical leaders from World Relief and Open Doors — along with Catholic bishops — say Trump administration policy leaves persecuted Christians in danger.
Abortion foes vent disappointment after Supreme Court ruling
By Elana Schor — June 29, 2020
(RNS) — The ruling delivered a defeat to anti-abortion activists but could intensify interest in the November election among religious conservatives who are a key part of Trump's base.
Religious conservatives look to the next Supreme Court rulings on religious liberty
By Yonat Shimron — June 17, 2020
(RNS) — They hope to carve out significant wins in a series of cases, including ones dealing with the ministerial exception, abortion and public funding for religious schools.
Catholic bishops, Southern Baptists, call for justice in George Floyd death
By Bob Smietana — May 30, 2020
(RNS) — Catholic and Southern Baptist leaders condemned the abuse of police power, call for racial healing and pray that the family of George Floyd will find comfort.
Southern Baptist ethicist Russell Moore says churches may apply for SBA loans
By Yonat Shimron — April 15, 2020
(RNS) — In a Facebook Live interview, SBC ethicist Russell Moore said that’s because banks would be issuing the loans, not the government. He also called a decision by Louisville, Kentucky's mayor to ban a drive-in Easter service ‘stupid.’
Top evangelicals urge release of some immigration detainees during virus
By Elana Schor — April 14, 2020
(RNS) — The evangelicals also called on religious and other local groups to find released detainees ‘safe accommodations’ to ‘shelter in place.’
Dispute over Russell Moore spurs pushback among some Southern Baptists
By Yonat Shimron and Bob Smietana — February 20, 2020
(RNS) — Among many older Southern Baptists who have been overwhelmingly supportive of President Trump, the views of Russell Moore, who has called Trump ‘an arrogant huckster’ back in 2016, are divisive.
Trump critic Russell Moore, ERLC to face scrutiny by Southern Baptists
By Bob Smietana — February 18, 2020
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RNS) — The inquiry into the SBC's policy arm, headed by Moore, a vocal critic of President Trump since his first campaign for the White House, comes after complaints from members to the SBC's Executive Committee.
