"The annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention voted to affirm a decision made earlier this year to remove Saddleback Church, a major southern California congregation founded by the pastor and author Rick Warren, due to its having women pastors.

Representatives at the conference in New Orleans overwhelmingly supported the decision to expel the church…."

~ Dakin Andone and Shawn Nottingham

#SouthernBaptists #women #RickWarren

Back — far back — to the future.

https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/14/us/southern-baptist-convention-annual-meeting/index.html

Women pastors? Baptists say no. :

Delegates rejected an appeal by Rick Warren, the retired founding pastor of Saddleback and author of the best-selling phenomenon, "The Purpose Driven Life
#Christianity #faith #femalepastors #megachurch #Protestant #RickWarren #SaddlebackChurch #SouthernBaptist #ThePurposeDrivenLife #womenpastors
#Miami #news

https://kbindependent.org/2023/06/14/women-pastors-baptists-say-no/

Yes, I am aware he is known as a philanthropist and that is exactly the image he wishes to project while still protecting his own wealth. It all comes down to sums, and having studied what it means to be of pure heart when it comes to approaching God, I know that he knows better. He fools everyone. Still, people will argue giving away anything makes one a saint. Religion doesn't work that way. He knows better.

#theology #Theologidons #RickWarren

Not that I am defending #RickWarren. I saw an interview with him years ago and he outlined his method and projections of giving away his wealth. It was less than inspiring and typical of those in power with great wealth.

#EatTheRich

Southern Baptists oust Saddleback Church over woman pastor | AP News

My wife is about to become a pastor with the Assemblies of God. Rick Warren is the closest thing America has to Billy Graham. In the meantime, SBC has been rocked by sexual abuse including former president Johnny Hunt accused of assault but cleared to resume ministry by self-appointed review board. Matt. 23:23

@religion #RickWarren #SBC #WomenPastors #AssembliesOfGod https://apnews.com/article/baptist-church-us-news-california-religion-7970970aef44935329cd0fa4d3feceee

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/religion/2023/02/21/southern-baptist-convention-disfellowships-saddleback-church/69927465007/
I am genuinely shocked. #sbc #saddleback #rickwarren