Matt Chandler of the Village Church in suburban Dallas received a standing ovation after his leave, part of a period of turmoil among evangelical churches.
Tag: Southern Baptist Convention
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What’s Behind the Pileup of Sex Abuse Scandals?
Sociologists see a pattern that goes beyond the culture of specific schools, churches and industries: an ingrained resistance to self-policing or defying a community’s hierarchy.
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Pastor Matt Chandler Steps Aside After ‘Unwise’ Online Relationship
Matt Chandler’s leave of absence from the Village Church near Dallas comes as Southern Baptists are already facing challenges.
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Southern Baptist Convention Says It Faces Federal Investigation for Sexual Abuse
Church leaders disclosed that multiple Southern Baptist entities were under investigation and said that all would cooperate.
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Abortion Abolitionists Want to Punish Women for Abortion
Abortion “abolitionists” are the outer edge of the anti-abortion movement. Now, they’re looking to gain more followers after the decision to overturn Roe, unsettling mainstream anti-abortion groups.