This week in Christian history: Baptist denomination founded

This week in Christian history: Baptist denomination founded

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Sunday, November 10, 2024 The Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi, Georgia. Also known as Sameba, it is reportedly the third largest Orthodox cathedral in the world. | Screengrab/YouTube/jecris channel Throughout the extensive history of the Church, there have been numerous events of lasting significance. Each week marks anniversaries of … Read more

Former ERLC chair who tried to oust Brent Leatherwood apologizes

Former ERLC chair who tried to oust Brent Leatherwood apologizes

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Kevin Smith | Screenshot: ERLC The former chairman of the board of trustees for the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission has issued an apology for his attempt to remove Brent Leatherwood from the presidency. Kevin Smith, former board chair of the ERLC, … Read more

SBC passes IVF resolution urging adoption of frozen embryos

SBC passes IVF resolution urging adoption of frozen embryos

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Wednesday, June 12, 2024 A process of artificial insemination of an egg in an IVF clinic. | iStock/Kalinovskiy The Southern Baptist Convention has passed a resolution on the topic of in vitro fertilization, expressing concern about the procedure while also encouraging the adoption of frozen embryos. Known as “On … Read more

Mike Pence to speak at SBC Annual Meeting luncheon

Mike Pence to speak at SBC Annual Meeting luncheon

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Tuesday, April 02, 2024 Republican presidential candidate former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence speaks after suspending his presidential campaign during the Republican Jewish Coalition’s annual Leadership Summit at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on October 28, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The summit features the top GOP presidential candidates … Read more

Settlement reached in SBC, Paul Pressler abuse lawsuit

Settlement reached in SBC, Paul Pressler abuse lawsuit

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Tuesday, January 02, 2024 Paul Pressler | Screenshot: YouTube A settlement has been reached between notable Southern Baptist Convention lay leader Paul Pressler and a man who accused the influential figure of raping him several times decades ago. Gerald Duane Rollins, Jr.’s lawsuit against the 93-year-old Pressler and other … Read more