Tag: pastors

Conservative pastor’s abuse scandal doesn’t do Trump any favors

Robert Morris, the founding pastor of a prominent Texas megachurch, has spent years telling congregants that about a “moral failure” from his past. The evangelical Christian didn’t go into detail, but he conceded that it involved a sexual sin that he committed as a young minister. This week, as NBC News reported, the story took […]

Local pastor reacts to SBC rejecting formal ban on churches with women pastors

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Members of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) rejected a formal ban on churches with any women pastors, a decision that has congregations like First Baptist Church (FBC) in Huntsville breathing a sigh of relief. In a historic vote, the SBC narrowly rejected a move that could’ve banned churches with female pastors, […]

Newly elected Southern Baptist president from Charlotte opposes women as pastors

The Rev. Clint Pressley woke up Thursday morning praying for the Southern Baptist Convention, he told his 9,000 followers on social media site X, the former Twitter. “Pray I don’t embarrass us,” the Charlotte pastor quipped. The morning before, Pressley was elected president of the nation’s largest Protestant denomination during its annual meeting in Indianapolis. […]

Southern Baptists weigh in on issues dealing with women: IVF and female pastors

​While other denominations like the United Methodists have recently veered toward more inclusive stances, Southern Baptists are voting to stick to their traditional doctrines and values. Weighing in on two hot-button women’s issues, the Southern Baptist Convention voted on Wednesday to oppose in vitro fertilization, while also rejecting a constitutional ban on female pastors. More: […]

On final day, votes on tap for ban on women pastors, IVF resolution

INDIANAPOLIS — Many high-profile legislative items before the Southern Baptist Convention at its annual meeting in Indianapolis were decided on Tuesday, except for arguably the biggest ones. The convention is scheduled to vote Wednesday morning on a proposed measure to enshrine a ban on women pastors and a resolution condemning the use of in vitro […]

Pastors, officials call for change following Akron mass shooting

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – Chilling home security footage obtained by the Fox 8 I-Team shows the terrifying moments where a mass shooting began on Akron’s East side (as seen in the player above). In total 25 people were shot; one man is dead and two of those injured are in critical condition. “Condolences with the […]

Cause of death revealed for South Carolina pastor’s wife

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The medical examiner has revealed the cause of death for Mica Miller, the wife of a pastor in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, as an investigation continues into what led to […]