sexual abuse
ACNA bishop, alleging ‘spiritual attack,’ makes appeal for his return
By Kathryn Post — April 29, 2022
(RNS) — 'Both my diocese and the ACNA got hit this summer by a vicious spiritual attack of the enemy,' Bishop Stewart Ruch III said in a letter to the archbishop.
Leaked Hillsong NYC report says sexual misconduct, abuse went beyond Carl Lentz
By Roxanne Stone — April 11, 2022
NEW YORK (RNS) — Details from the leaked report paint a picture of a church leadership rife with abuse, sexual misconduct and secrecy.
Willy Rice, SBC presidential candidate, drops out
By Bob Smietana — April 6, 2022
(RNS) — Rice had come under fire for ordaining a deacon with a history of sexual misconduct.
SBC pastor Willy Rice dismisses deacon and Florida ‘faith adviser’ over past
By Bob Smietana — April 4, 2022
(RNS) — Rice had been a leading candidate for SBC president — during a year when an investigation into how the denomination handled abuse is underway.
Hillsong pastor Brian Houston resigns after revelations of indiscretions with women
By Roxanne Stone — March 23, 2022
(RNS) — In a statement posted on its website Wednesday, the board said it had accepted Houston's resignation and acknowledged 'there will be much emotion at this news.'
Anglican Church of Canada leaders apologize to survivors, respond to ACCToo
By Kathryn Post — March 14, 2022
(RNS) — The statement followed 'several hours' of 'intensive and extensive discussion' about the survivor group's open letter.
Guidepost report: RZIM leaders were blinded by loyalty, spent donor money to sue a survivor
By Bob Smietana — February 23, 2022
(RNS) — A report from Guidepost Solutions details the failings of leaders at the prominent Christian ministry. The organization’s board members said they disagreed with some of the findings.
Southern Baptist Executive Committee agrees to a resolution with Jennifer Lyell
By Bob Smietana — February 22, 2022
NASHVILLE. Tenn. (RNS) — Lyell had come forward with a story of abuse and found her story turned against her.
ACNA moves forward with investigation amid concerns from survivors and advocates
By Kathryn Post — February 17, 2022
(RNS) — The news comes weeks after three members of the ACNA group overseeing the sexual abuse investigation resigned.
Willie McLaurin, interim Executive Committee leader, is SBC’s first Black entity head
By Adelle M. Banks — February 1, 2022
(RNS) — ‘My prayer is that this season will bring healing and unity to our Convention,’ said the new interim president of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee.
Three members of ACNA response team resign from overseeing abuse investigation
By Kathryn Post — January 19, 2022
(RNS) — The move comes days after the response team named a firm to lead the investigation.
Hundreds sign petition asking ACNA for ‘survivor-centric’ abuse investigation
By Kathryn Post — January 11, 2022
(RNS) — Ten alleged survivors have declined to participate in the investigation, citing concerns.
Former ACNA lay pastor charged with additional sexual assault felonies
By Kathryn Post — December 30, 2021
(RNS) — Mark Rivera was charged Wednesday with two felony counts of criminal sexual assault in the Kane County, Illinois, circuit court.
United Methodists join Boy Scouts in settlement proposal to aid sex abuse survivors
By Adelle M. Banks — December 22, 2021
(RNS) — ‘We are sorry for what occurred and are praying for all those who experienced harm through Scouting activities,’ said Bishop John Schol, a leader in the mediation process.
Rachael Denhollander named Calvin University’s 2021 Kuyper Prize recipient
By Kathryn Post — December 7, 2021
(RNS) — The prize comes with $10,000 and will be awarded at Calvin University on Dec. 15.
