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Leadership Misconduct/Abuse ·

Johnny Hunt v. SBC: Judge Postpones Court Trial for Now

By Baptist Press Staff·
May 16, 2025 7:15 am·

In an order issued on May 12, Judge William L. Campbell Jr. announced that the jury trial in the lawsuit brought by Johnny Hunt against…

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Leadership Misconduct/Abuse ·

Judge Rules Against Former SBC President Johnny Hunt in Guidepost Defamation Suit

By Bob Smietana·
March 31, 2025 8:35 pm·

A federal judge ruled against former Southern Baptist Convention president Johnny Hunt on Monday, rejecting his claims of defamation against Guidepost Solutions and rejecting nearly…

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Evangelicalism ·

Settlement Talks Fail with Johnny Hunt; SBC and Former President Likely Head to Trial

By Bob Smietana·
September 25, 2024 12:55 pm·

Court-ordered mediation between a former Southern Baptist Convention president and lawyers for the nation’s largest Protestant denomination failed last week — meaning the dispute between…

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Abuse ·

Filing: Request to Dismiss Disgraced Former SBC President’s Defamation Case Due to His ‘Now-Admitted Lies’

By Rebecca Hopkins·
July 11, 2024 3:05 pm·

Attorneys for a firm fighting a defamation lawsuit from former Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) President Johnny Hunt are asking a court to dismiss the case…

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Christian Media ·

Mike Huckabee and TN Pastor to Headline Conference with Disgraced Pastor Johnny Hunt

By Liz Lykins·
June 25, 2024 7:54 pm·

Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee and Tennessee Pastor Jeff LaBorg will be headlining a conference this fall with disgraced pastor and former Southern Baptist Convention…

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Abuse ·

Is A Pastor’s Sin A Private Matter? Johnny Hunt Lawsuit Makes That Claim.

By Bob Smietana·
September 18, 2023 5:15 pm·

In the middle of 2010, not long after his term as Southern Baptist Convention president ended, Johnny Hunt took time off for his annual vacation.…

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Ministry Finances & Governance ·

Johnny Hunt’s Network of Nonprofit and For-Profit Businesses

By Kim Roberts·
May 28, 2023 6:35 pm·

Well-known Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) leader and pastor Johnny Hunt has occupied positions within the denomination that provided access for his and his family’s network…

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Abuse ·

Johnny Hunt, Disgraced Former SBC Pastor, Sues Denomination He Once Led

By Bob Smietana·
March 19, 2023 3:45 pm·

A disgraced former Southern Baptist president is suing the denomination he once led, saying he was defamed by allegations he assaulted another pastor’s wife. In…

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Church Issues ·

Johnny Hunt’s New Church Threatens Legal Action Against SBC Amid Inquiry

By Sarah Einselen·
February 18, 2023 7:05 am·

A Florida church being targeted by the Southern Baptist Convention’s (SBC) Credentials Committee for platforming disgraced pastor Johnny Hunt is now threatening legal action against…

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Johnny Hunt v. SBC: Judge Postpones Court Trial for Now

Judge Rules Against Former SBC President Johnny Hunt in Guidepost Defamation Suit

Settlement Talks Fail with Johnny Hunt; SBC and Former President Likely Head to Trial

Filing: Request to Dismiss Disgraced Former SBC President’s Defamation Case Due to His ‘Now-Admitted Lies’

Mike Huckabee and TN Pastor to Headline Conference with Disgraced Pastor Johnny Hunt

Is A Pastor’s Sin A Private Matter? Johnny Hunt Lawsuit Makes That Claim.

Johnny Hunt’s Network of Nonprofit and For-Profit Businesses

Johnny Hunt, Disgraced Former SBC Pastor, Sues Denomination He Once Led

Johnny Hunt’s New Church Threatens Legal Action Against SBC Amid Inquiry

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Johnny Hunt v. SBC: Judge Postpones Court Trial for Now

Judge Rules Against Former SBC President Johnny Hunt in Guidepost Defamation Suit

Settlement Talks Fail with Johnny Hunt; SBC and Former President Likely Head to Trial

Filing: Request to Dismiss Disgraced Former SBC President’s Defamation Case Due to His ‘Now-Admitted Lies’

Mike Huckabee and TN Pastor to Headline Conference with Disgraced Pastor Johnny Hunt

Is A Pastor’s Sin A Private Matter? Johnny Hunt Lawsuit Makes That Claim.

Johnny Hunt’s Network of Nonprofit and For-Profit Businesses

Johnny Hunt, Disgraced Former SBC Pastor, Sues Denomination He Once Led

Johnny Hunt’s New Church Threatens Legal Action Against SBC Amid Inquiry

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