Editorial: Accountability requires more than four pastors
Four pastors give their stamp of approval on Johnny Hunt's return to ministry, but accountability requires more than that.
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Four pastors give their stamp of approval on Johnny Hunt's return to ministry, but accountability requires more than that.
(RNS) — ‘They don’t care,’ said abuse survivor and longtime advocate Tiffany Thigpen after hearing that a group of pastors announced that a former SBC president accused of sexual assault was restored to ministry. Johnny Hunt’s return reveals the challenges the nation’s largest Protestant denomination has in addressing sexual abuse.
(RNS) — Sills, who lost his job after admitting misconduct, claims SBC leaders used him as a scapegoat to bolster their public image.
MOBILE, Ala. (BP) – A former Southern Baptist seminary professor and his wife have filed suit against the SBC and 10 other individuals and entities connected to the SBC, including
David Sills admitted to misconduct but claims he has been “falsely attacked” by Southern Baptists and their investigative firm.