Proposed Texas Law Would Allow Churches to Share Sexual Abuse Allegations

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Episode #206

A bill that was introduced this week in the Texas legislature would allow churches to reveal if former employees had been let go due to abuse allegations. Also, more details have emerged in the case involving David Sills.

News Recap:

• Bill would let churches, nonprofits disclose sex abuse allegations http://bit.ly/2Jd4yDe
• New details of former SBTS prof’s resignation alleged (Baptist Press) http://bit.ly/2JroUJ5
• New details of former SBTS prof’s resignation alleged (Biblical Recorder) http://bit.ly/2TVm7Mg
• Woman in SBC leadership post says #MeToo http://bit.ly/2J9HG7o
• Reaccreditation affirmed for Gateway Seminary http://bit.ly/2J9HzbY
• Ga. Baptist Mission Board rolls out restructuring plans http://bit.ly/2Je1h6B
• 20,000 homes: Crossover’s goal for SBC June outreach http://bit.ly/2Jeqq10
• SEBTS reformats M.A. in ministry to women http://bit.ly/2JeyEpX

It’s March which means it’s time for March Madness. In the SBC world March also means SBTS Madness. Our friends at Southern Seminary are giving away over 100 books from their world-renowned faculty. Visit sbts.edu/madness to learn more and win free books from professors like Tom Schreiner, Don Whitney, Gregg Allison, and more. That’s sbts.edu/madness.

 

This Week in SBC History

• 111th Anniversary of SWBTS Charter

111 years ago on this day in @SBCHistory, our seminary was officially chartered. On this anniversary day, I am pleased to announce that we are returning to our historic seminary seal as our primary institutional logo. When you see that royal blue/white dome, you know it’s @SWBTS. pic.twitter.com/Gp1qwZ6w4b

— Adam W. Greenway (@AdamGreenway) March 14, 2019

Resources of the Week

• Amy: Healing Together
• Jonathan: It’s Worth It