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Moore’s criticism of the 45th president’s abusive behavior toward women and her advocacy for sexual abuse victims turned her from a beloved icon to a pariah in the denomination she loved all her life.

Bible teacher Beth Moore, splitting with Lifeway, says, ‘I am no longer a Southern Baptist’

Speaker/author Beth Moore
by: Bob Smietana NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 9, 2021 (RNS) — For nearly three decades, Beth Moore has been the very model of a modern Southern Baptist. She loves Jesus andRead More

Citing the report into Zacharias’ conduct, the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability terminated RZIM’s membership...

Ravi Zacharias posthumously defrocked, ministry suspends fundraising after abuse report 

Ravi Zacharias
by: Bob Smietana Feb. 19, 2021 (RNS) — The Christian and Missionary Alliance has revoked the ordination of the late Ravi Zacharias, citing a “pattern of predatory behavior.” “In recognitionRead More

Charles Lyons resigned as pastor of Armitage Baptist Church in Chicago...

Chicago pastor resigns after 1960s sex abuse revealed

Charles Lyons
by BP and Illinois Baptist staffs Chicago, Nov. 7, 2019  (BP) — A Chicago Southern Baptist pastor has resigned after disclosing his long-term sexual abuse of a minor in theRead More

[P]reacher John Piper also called David a rapist.

Opinion: David raped Bathsheba, and why that matters

Rachael Denhollander
by: Russell L. Meek Nov. 1, 2019 (RNS) — “David raped. It’s important we get that right.” This crucial bit of biblical interpretation came in a tweet in early OctoberRead More

“David raped. It’s important we get that right,” she tweeted...

Speaking of abuse: Baptist news service, Bible scholars grapple with language

Bible scholars also discuss sexual abuse
by: Adelle M. Banks|Oct. 10, 2019 (RNS) — Few Bible scholars would argue that David, the king of Israel, did anything but sin when he had sex with Bathsheba, theRead More

And they didn’t mince words.

Women sex abuse survivors tell Southern Baptists: ‘Our family is sick’

Speaker/author Beth Moore
by: Adelle M. Banks BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 11, 2019 (RNS) — Three women who experienced sexual abuse took center stage on Monday (June 10) to address how the nation’s largestRead More

Southern Baptist to meet June 11-12 meeting in Birmingham, Ala.

Southern Baptists report condemns ‘epidemic’ of abuse, looks at ways to assist victims

President Greear addresses abuse
by: Adelle M. Banks June 8, 2019 (RNS) — A new Southern Baptist Convention report on sex abuse, filled with the voices of survivors, acknowledges numerous ways the denomination hasRead More

Bylaws workgroup chair resigns

More concerns aired as sex abuse discussion unfolds

Southern Baptist Convention addresses sexual abuse.
by David Roach NASHVILLE, March 04, 2019 (BP) — Amid ongoing discussion of sexual abuse in the Southern Baptist Convention, one SBC Executive Committee leader has resigned from the ECRead More

Francis admitted to the problem for the first time in public during a news conference...

Pope publicly acknowledges clergy sexual abuse of nuns

by: Nicole Winfield, Feb 5, 2019 ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) – Pope Francis publicly acknowledged the scandal of priests and bishops sexually abusing nuns and vowed to do moreRead More

The goal of "Ministry and #MeToo" was to create resources that help Christian leaders understand and respond to sexual misconduct and abuse

Willow Creek Association releases resource on ministry and #MeToo

Willow Creek #MeToo conference panel
by: Emily McFarlan Miller Jan 31, 2019 CHICAGO (RNS) – There are a lot of abuse survivors who don’t feel safe in church – and a lot of abusers whoRead More