Coverage dated October 14, 2021

Floyd resigns Southern Baptist committee post

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Ronnie Floyd, the acting CEO of the nation's largest Protestant denomination, has resigned from position as head of the Southern Baptist Convention's executive committee after a weekslong internal battle over how the denomination should handle a sex abuse investigation.

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  1. Christianity Today

    Ronnie Floyd Resigns from SBC Executive Committee (opens Christianity Today)

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    Christianity Today's feed description

    The EC president and CEO says he “will not and cannot” lead after its vote to waive attorney-client privilege.

  2. Washington Times

    Southern Baptist executive Ronnie Floyd quits committee role, citing ‘deep disillusionment’ (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    The Rev. Ronnie W. Floyd, president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, announced his resignation late Thursday amid rising controversy over a sexual abuse investigation.

  3. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Floyd resigns Southern Baptist committee post (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    Ronnie Floyd, the acting CEO of the nation's largest Protestant denomination, has resigned from position as head of the Southern Baptist Convention's executive committee after a weekslong internal battle over how the denomination should handle a sex abuse investigation.

  4. The Christian Post

    Ronnie Floyd resigns from SBC leadership amid turmoil over sex abuse investigation (opens The Christian Post)

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    The Christian Post's feed description

    Ronnie Floyd has announced his resignation as head of the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee amid turmoil in America's largest Protestant denomination over its handling of a sexual abuse investigation.

  5. Religion News

    Ronnie Floyd, SBC Executive Committee chief, resigns, citing damage to his reputation (opens Religion News)

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    Religion News's feed description

    (RNS) — Floyd’s plans to unite Southern Baptists around evangelism and missions were overshadowed by controversy.

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