Bob Smietana

• At 71, Christian Author Philip Yancey Still Believes in Amazing Grace, Despite the County's Divisions
  In an interview with Religion News Service, Christian author Philip Yancey emphasizes the importance of grace, especially in today's world.
  Friday, June 25, 2021
• Can a Tender-Hearted President Solve the Southern Baptists' Trust Problem?
  The lack of trust within the denomination was palpable during the Southern Baptist Convention’s recent annual meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, where local church messengers often overruled Baptist...
  Friday, June 25, 2021
• Who Is Ed Litton, the New Southern Baptist Convention President?
  The Southern Baptist Convention elected pastor Ed Litton as the denomination's new president. Here are a few facts you should know about Litton.
  Thursday, June 17, 2021
• Southern Baptist Executive Committee Hires Guidepost Solutions to Review Moore Allegations
  On Friday, the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee announced that it has retained a firm to “conduct an independent review of its processes” for handling allegations for sexual...
  Monday, June 14, 2021
• Friends Mourn Steve Austin, Former Pastor and Author Who Wrote about Suicide and Mental Health
  Steve Austin, a former pastor who wrote candidly about his struggles with mental health, has died. He was 38.
  Friday, June 11, 2021
• Pressure Mounts for an Independent Investigation of SBC Executive Committee Handling of Abuse
  Rolland Slade, the chairman of the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee, is planning to call for an independent investigation into the committee's handling of sexual abuse claims...
  Thursday, June 10, 2021
• SBC Sources: Paige Patterson Made 'Black Girl' Comments Cited in Russell Moore Letter
  Two Southern Baptist sources have confirmed with RNS that the Southern Baptist Convention leader who made racist and sexist remarks about author and speaker Trillia Newbell was Paige Patterson.
  Friday, June 4, 2021
• King James Saves the God Bless the USA Bible
  Despite the original publishers dropping the God Bless the USA Bible last week, the controversial Bible is still on track to be published.
  Tuesday, June 1, 2021
• Russell Moore, Baptist Ethicist and Trump Critic, to Leave ERLC for Christianity Today
  It was announced this week that Russell Moore will be leaving his position as president of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission to work with Christianity Today.
  Thursday, May 20, 2021
• For Some Pastors, The Past Year Was a Sign from God it Was Time to Quit
  According to a recent Barna Group survey, 29 percent of Protestant pastors said they had given “real, serious consideration to quitting being in full-time ministry within the last year.”
  Tuesday, May 11, 2021
• Will COVID-19 Bring an End to the Church Collection Plate?
  Passing the offering plate, once a staple of worship, has largely halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And given the rise of a cashless society — and the popularity of electronic giving — the days...
  Friday, April 23, 2021
• Former Employee Sues Dave Ramsey's Company for Alleged Religious Discrimination, 'Cult-Like' Atmosphere
  Dave Ramsey's company, Ramsey Solutions, is being sued for alleged religious discrimination and misrepresentation.
  Monday, April 19, 2021
• Dave Ramsey's Company Dropped from 'Best Workplaces' List by Inc. Magazine
  Accoridng to Inc. Magazine, Ramsey Solutions, the company owned by Christian financial guru and radio host Dave Ramsey, has been dropped from the magazine's list of the best places to work in...
  Monday, April 5, 2021
• Gallup: Fewer than Half of Americans Belong to a Church or Other House of Worship
  According to a new Gallup poll, for the first time since the late 1930s, fewer than half of Americans say they belong to a church, synagogue or mosque.
  Tuesday, March 30, 2021
• Ravi Zacharias Ministry to Lay Off 60 Percent of Staff, Change Focus to Supporting Evangelism and Abuse Victims
  Ravi Zacharias International Ministry leaders have announced plans to lay off 60 percent of its staff and to reboot the organization to support evangelicalism and victims of abuse.
  Thursday, March 11, 2021
• Dave Ramsey's New Crusade: Ending COVID-19 Mask Orders
  Dave Ramsey, a famed Christian finance guru, has endorsed legislation proposed in Tennessee that would ban mask mandates as discriminatory.
  Monday, March 8, 2021
• John Baker, Founder of the Christian Support Group Celebrate Recovery, Has Died
  John Baker, the co-founder of Evangelical support group Celebrate Recovery, has died.
  Thursday, February 25, 2021
• SBC President J.D. Greear: 'God Did Not Call Southern Baptists to Save America'
  Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear recently called on fellow Baptists to focus on the gospel instead of things that divide them.
  Wednesday, February 24, 2021