Memphis, Tenn
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GwenFederal lawsuit names Southern Baptist Convention and pastor in sexual abuse cover-up case
The senior pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church, Steve Gaines, has been named in a federal lawsuit alleging that the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) concealed sexual abuse by its...
Harding School of Theology to Relocate to Harding University Campus in Arkansas Beginning Fall 2024
Harding School of Theology, the only freestanding seminary among Churches of Christ, is set to relocate from Memphis, Tenn., to the main campus of Harding University in Searcy,...
The Church of God in Christ’s Mason Temple Receives $1.2 Million Federal Grant for Renovation
The Mason Temple in Memphis, Tenn., a historic site where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his final speech before his assassination, is set to receive a $1.2...
Southern Baptist Convention Uses Baptist Faith and Message 2000 as Teaching Tool for Local Churches
The Southern Baptist Convention’s Baptist Faith and Message 2000 has long served as a cornerstone of the denomination’s identity. Adopted in 2000, the confession reflects the theological convictions...
Jehovah’s Witnesses Convention in Memphis Boosts Local Economy with Hotel Bookings and Community Engagement (Memphis, Tennessee)
Jehovah’s Witnesses held one of their annual conventions in Memphis this past weekend, with organizers reporting that members booked hundreds of hotel rooms and spent time at local...
Judge Clears National Baptist Convention Presidential Vote
A federal judge in Washington ruled Sept. 9 that the National Baptist Convention USA, Inc.’s presidential election could proceed as planned on Sept. 10. The decision came after...
Retired CME Church Bishop and Civil Rights Leader Dies on Christmas
Williamson served as the 52nd bishop of the CME Church for 20 years until his retirement in 2022. He was a prominent public speaker and civil rights advocate,...
Two Prominent Memphis Faith Leaders Laid to Rest (Memphis, Tennessee)
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Saturday brought a solemn atmosphere across the Bluff City as two prominent faith leaders were laid to rest. Their services reflected the deep impact they...
Four Baptist Churches Reimagine Properties Through Innovative Projects
Second Baptist Church in Memphis, Tenn., has opened a 7,777-square-foot hospitality center on its campus. The facility includes a café and spaces for gatherings, events, and offices. The...
