Baptist Coverage

SBC being investigated by FBI over sex abuse allegations

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating sexual abuse allegations within the Southern Baptist Convention.

Southern Baptist Convention says it faces FBI investigation for sexual abuse

The leadership of the Southern Baptist Convention, the country's largest Protestant denomination, said Friday that the church was under investigation by the Justice Department for sexual abuse and that it would "fully and completely cooperate."

Thomas Fuller, New York Times

SBC promises support to survivors of sexual abuse

Katie Trout, a survivor church sex abuse and advocate for other survivors, said survivors demand and deserve action to come from the investigation.

Top Southern Baptists plan to release secret list of abusers

Top administrative leaders for the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in America, said Tuesday that they will release a secret list of hundreds of pastors and other church-affiliated personnel accused of sexual abuse.

By DEEPA BHARATH, Associated Press & MATT TALHELM, WRAL reporter

NC Baptists meet following sexual abuse report

North Carolina Baptists are taking action in response to a new report that reveals national church leaders ignored and even intimidated survivors of sexual abuse.

'It's a shame': NC Baptists take action in response to sexual abuse report

North Carolina Baptists are taking action in response to a new report that reveals national church leaders ignored and even intimidated survivors of sexual abuse. The independent investigation uncovered a secret list of more than 700 alleged abusers.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

Raleigh church holds BBQ fundraiser for Ukrainian refugees

A church in Raleigh is holding a barbecue fundraiser for relief efforts to help refugees from Ukraine.

Monica Casey, WRAL reporter

WRAL joining Baptists on Mission to showcase signs of hope within Ukraine refugee crisis

We have seen the images from Ukraine and wondered, "What can we do?" Several groups of people within North Carolina have begun to help, and WRAL News is privileged to join them.

David Crabtree, WRAL anchor/reporter

Baptist organization opens new testing site in North Raleigh

Demand for COVID-19 testing is peaking, and local organizations are coming through to try and make sure every person who needs a test can get one.

NC Baptist university removes Jesse Helms' name from building

A private university in North Carolina has renamed its athletic facility because of former U.S. Sen. Jesse Helms' opposition to civil rights, according to NBC affiliate WITN.

New Bern man arrested after erratic behavior at church

A New Bern man was arrested Sunday after he behaved erratically at a church, according to the Craven County Sheriff's Office.

Durham pastor reacts to Southern Baptist sex abuse scandal

Hundreds of Southern Baptist church leaders and workers have been accused of sexual misconduct over the past 20 years, including dozens who returned to church duties, according to a joint investigation by two newspapers.

Durham pastor reacts to report of hundreds abused by Southern Baptist leaders

Hundreds of Southern Baptist church leaders and workers have been accused of sexual misconduct over the past 20 years, including dozens who returned to church duties, according to a joint investigation by two newspapers.

'It's definitely a cult,' says ex-Johnston church member where Sunday school teacher was arrested

It began with the arrest of a Sunday school teacher on 13 charges of sexually assaulting children earlier this month. Now, investigators with the Johnston County Sheriff's Office are speaking with more people who have come forward to say they too were molested or abused in other ways at the church.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

Durham pastor elected to lead Southern Baptist Convention

Pastor J.D. Greear of The Summit Church in Durham was selected on Tuesday as the new president of the Southern Baptist Convention.

By DAVID CRARY and RYAN TARINELLI, Associated Press