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Articles by David Johnson
FIRST-PERSON: Exercise caution after reinterpretation of the Johnson Amendment
The recent reinterpretation of the Johnson Amendment by the IRS has been hailed as good news for churches especially with regard to the freedom of speech (see the excellent analysis by the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission here). Indeed, the Johnson Amendment held churches captive in fear of losing their non-profit status or ability to operate without oppressive taxes or controls for decades if they endorsed a political candidate, party or platform.
IMB missionary preparation and training key to long-term service
Tables are set up in a public area of the large European city where John Everett is serving as a Journeyman for the International Mission Board. He and his friends place Bibles and Christian literature on the tables, as well as coffee and tea, to offer to passersby. Regularly he has opportunities to use his missionary training and practice. On a typical day, many friends join Everett to have conversations with those who stop for a warm drink. On this day, though, it’s just him and one other person.
Brothers immersed in disaster response after Texas flood
Metadata: Share this post: KERRVILLE, Texas – The Wheat brothers are well-known as ministers in this part of the Texas Hill Country. Robert serves as director of missions for Hill Country Baptist Association, while his brother John is pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Kerrville. When a deadly July 4 flash flood tore through the area, killing more than 100 people and displacing hundreds more, they found themselves at the center of ministering to others.
Tanzania shutters prominent Protestant church for political advocacy
Metadata: Topic(s): PersecutionFormat(s): Text Articles Share this post: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (BP) — The Glory of Christ Tanzania Church remains shuttered six weeks after the government shut it down following the pastor’s sermon against human rights violations, Christian Solidarity Worldwide lamented.
FIRST-PERSON: Exercise caution after reinterpretation of the Johnson Amendment
Metadata: Series: First PersonTopic(s): Churches and Ministry, National NewsFormat(s): Text Articles Share this post: The recent reinterpretation of the Johnson Amendment by the IRS has been hailed as good news for churches especially with regard to the freedom of speech (see the excellent analysis by the ERLC here).
NC pastor accused of sex crime involving minor
Metadata: Topic(s): Sexual AbuseFormat(s): Text Articles Share this post: CONWAY, S.C. — Police in South Carolina have arrested a former middle school employee who is also listed as the pastor of a church in North Carolina for sexual misconduct charges involving a minor. Devin Cyrus Carroll, 22, was arrested by the Conway Police Department on July 5 on a charge of third-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor, according to online jail records.
CONCLUSIÓN: El Comité Ejecutivo de la SBC propone un plan para los problemas presupuestarios
Metadata: Share this post: NASHVILLE (BP) – El Comité Ejecutivo de la Convención Bautista del Sur tomó medidas importantes para abordar cuestiones que se han estado gestando en la Convención durante varios años, entre ellas, hacer frente a las consecuencias financieras de la respuesta de la Convención Bautista del Sur (SBC) al abuso sexual, introducir un nuevo director para la respuesta al abuso dentro de la Convención y responder a la petición de información financiera adicional por parte de...
Bautismos, Ofrenda del Programa Cooperativo, misiones aclamados en Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (BP) – Un aumento de casi el 33 por ciento en los bautismos, un aumento constante en las ofrendas al Programa Cooperativo y misiones internacionales vibrantes fueron celebrados cuando los bautistas del sur de Puerto Rico se reunieron el 15 de febrero en San Juan para su reunión anual de 2025.
Iorg aborda el abuso sexual y las realidades financieras en un informe al Comité Ejecutivo
Metadata: Share this post: NASHVILLE (BP) — En un discurso histórico dirigido a los miembros del Comité Ejecutivo de la CBS, el presidente del CE de la CBS, Jeff Iorg, esbozó planes para la prevención y respuesta continuas al abuso sexual, presentó los resultados de la línea telefónica directa para reportar abuso sexual de la CBS que aclaran la incidencia del abuso en las iglesias bautistas del sur y compartió los pasos para responder a las peticiones de mayor claridad financiera de las...
El CE aprueba un presupuesto de asignación de $190 millones de dólares que incluye los costos legales
Metadata: Share this post: NASHVILLE (BP) — Los miembros del Comité Ejecutivo aprobaron el martes por la mañana (18 de febrero) una recomendación para un presupuesto de asignación del Programa Cooperativo de la SBC de $190 millones de dólares para 2025-26 que incluye $3 millones destinados a los gastos legales previstos. La recomendación se traslada a los mensajeros para su votación en la Reunión Anual de la SBC a celebrarse en Dallas en junio.
En su misión y vocación, Dalrymple procura movilizar a la CBS en la prevención del abuso
Metadata: Share this post: NASHVILLE (BP) – Como primer líder bautista del sur para la prevención y respuesta al abuso sexual, Jeff Dalrymple está cumpliendo un llamado y una misión, acumulando años de liderazgo en el campo que le ha enseñado cómo ganar la batalla.
Pressley: “Nada más ni siquiera se les acerca” a SBC y a PC
Metadata: Share this post: NASHVILLE (BP) – ¿Qué tienen en común la SBC y el deportivo Porsche 911? Según el presidente de la SBC, Clint Pressley, un diseño duradero que no puede igualarse, pero que debe ajustarse para un futuro estable. “Porsche era tan superior a su competencia que durante años su eslogan fue: Nada más ni siquiera se le acerca”, dijo Pressley durante un discurso pronunciado el 17 de febrero ante el Comité Ejecutivo de la SBC en Nashville.
Emphasis on prayer, evangelism, discipleship revitalizes rural Texas church
Metadata: Topic(s): Churches and MinistryFormat(s): Text Articles Share this post: PARADISE, Texas – When Shawn Brewer came in view of a call to pastor First Baptist Church in Paradise, about 40 miles northwest of Fort Worth, he preached to about 60 people that Sunday morning. After accepting a call from the church, he was greeted by about half that number on his first Sunday due to various difficulties, including the COVID shutdown. “The church was struggling,” Brewer remembers of that time.
Proposed Business and Financial Plan emphasizes broader trustee accountability
NASHVILLE (BP) — A rewritten Business and Financial Plan to be presented at the June Annual Meeting is designed to strengthen transparency and oversight for trustees who are approved to those positions by messengers, says Executive Committee President Jeff Iorg. “One of our trustees said a strength of the new document is how remarkably consistent it is with upholding trustee governance of the entities,” Iorg told Baptist Press Thursday (Feb. 20).
FIRST-PERSON: Recovering the biblical doctrine of cooperation
Metadata: Series: First PersonTopic(s): Cooperating for the Gospel, Cooperative ProgramFormat(s): Text Articles Share this post: Editor’s note: David Johnson is executive director of the Arizona Mission Network of Southern Baptists. Members of the 1936 U.S. Olympic Rowing team depicted in the movie “The Boys in the Boat” were able to accomplish far more than anyone expected because they discovered what can happen when you work together in perfect unity.
Replay: Full Court Friday (2/3)
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - WCTV Sports’ Ryan Kelly and Dominic Miranda take a look at the best high school basketball action of the week, feature newsmakers in the hoops scene of the Florida’s Big Bend and South Georgia and look ahead to the college action at FSU, FAMU, VSU and more. This week’s games include...
Deadly crash shuts down Bannerman Road in Tallahassee
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - One woman has died after crashing on Bannerman Road in Tallahassee. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the woman was driving alone heading east on Bannerman Road on Sunday night when she lost control and drove into a ditch before hitting a tree. She died at the scene. No other details on her identity or the type of car she was driving were immediately available.
Tallahassee fast food restaurant hit in drive-by shooting
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - An investigation is underway after a Tallahassee fast food restaurant was hit by a bullet in an apparent drive-by shooting, said a police spokesperson. It happened Saturday night around 8:45 p.m. at the Burger King near the intersection of East Park Avenue and Magnolia Drive. One person was injured when a vehicle that was driving by opened fire, according to the Tallahassee Police Department.
Tallahassee Commissioners vote to remove CPRB member involved in mug message controversy
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) -The Tallahassee City Commission voted to remove a member of the Citizens Police Review Board who was accused of bringing a controversial coffee mug to a board meeting. Taylor Biro will no longer served on the board, following Tuesday night’s 3-2 vote. Commissioners Jeremy Matlow and Jack Porter voted against the move. Biro had been accused of using a coffee mug that had what the president of the Big Bend PBA called a “vitriolic anti-police message” on it.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) -Former Florida State University and NFL football player Corey Simon announced today he is officially running against Incumbent Loranne Ausely for her district three senate seat. Simon filed paper-work today to run in the district that encompasses most of the big bend. Florida Senate President Wilton Simpson and State Senator Ben Albritton announcing their support of Simon today. “Leaders are born on the field and in the arena.
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