Southwestern, Baylor file suit, allege “secret coup”; Addison named EVP
Southwestern and Baylor are suing a foundation that was set up to benefit the schools after a change in its governing docs has jeopardized millions. Also, Greg Addison is moving to the SBC Executive Committee as its new Executive Vice President.
State convention annual meeting plans continue to change; CP hits $16M for second consecutive month
The COVID-19 global pandemic has changed how many states will meet this fall and has also led to the cancellation of several meetings. Also, there’s good news regarding CP giving.
LifeWay makes cuts for FY21; Falwell out at Liberty
LifeWay trustees met this week to pass a “bridge year” budget, and Jerry Falwell Jr. is no longer president at Liberty University.
Body of pastor’s wife found; Townes announces retirement
The body of the wife of a Kansas City-area pastor has been found after she went missing more than three weeks ago. Also, longtime EC CFO Bill Townes announced his impending retirement this week.
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