June 30, 2023

Sexual Harassment/Abuse ·

Bill Gothard Victim Names Witness to Grooming—Duggar Relative, Pastor David Waller

By Rebecca Hopkins·
June 30, 2023 4:01 pm·

A 76-year-old Bill Gothard reportedly told teenager Emily Anderson that he loved her, put a hand on her thigh, then took her by the hand…

16 comments·

Missions/Outreach ·

At 79, SBC Missionary Surgeon Rebekah Naylor Set to Retire — Again

By Bob Smietana·
June 30, 2023 3:45 pm·

The first time she retired, in 2002, Dr. Rebekah Naylor, a longtime missionary surgeon, came home to Texas after 35 years in India to care for…

4 comments·

Christian Media ·

Focus on the Family Reverses Position on ‘Obligation Sex,’ but Deletes Author Who Exposed Message’s Harm

By Rebecca Hopkins·
June 30, 2023 2:35 pm·

For years, Focus on the Family has promoted the teaching that Christian wives are obligated to give their husbands sex. Now, they seem to be…

68 comments·

Christian Media ·

John Piper’s Position that Women Should Not Lead Parachurch Organizations Sparks Controversy

By Jessica Eturralde·
June 30, 2023 2:25 pm·

This week, popular author and preacher, John Piper, suggested women should not lead parachurch organizations because it goes against their “God-given nature.” And many fired…

42 comments·

Evangelicalism ·

Southern Baptists Lose Another Megachurch: Elevation Church Quits the SBC

By Bob Smietana·
June 30, 2023 11:28 am·

A North Carolina megachurch, known for its popular music and charismatic pastor, has left the Southern Baptist Convention. In a letter sent to the SBC’s Executive…

19 comments·

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