Josh Benner

James MacDonald fired from Harvest Bible Chapel

By the Josh Benner Blog on February 14, 2019 • ( 0 )

James MacDonald was fired as the pastor of Harvest Bible Chapel, a megachurch, primarily located around Chicago, which he founded over 30 years ago.
A sinner’s guide to repentance

By the Josh Benner Blog on February 13, 2019 • ( 0 )

Originally published March 22, 2017 Repentance is sincere remorse or regret for an action. Theologically, repentance is associated with the idea of turning away from sin and turning to God. James 4:7-10 gives what’s almost like a “how to” guide for repentance. It’s… Read More ›
The Church and the battle against sexual abuse

By the Josh Benner Blog on February 12, 2019 • ( 0 )

This weekend, an expose ran in the Houston Chronicle, talking about sexual abuse within the Southern Baptist Convention. The Chronicle found over 380 Baptist leaders who had been accused of sexual misconduct. Almost 220 of them had been convicted or… Read More ›
Bombshell article reveals sexual abuse within Southern Baptist Convention

By the Josh Benner Blog on February 11, 2019 • ( 2 )

The Houston Chronicle released the first of a three part series on sexual abuse within the Southern Baptist Convention. It’s a heartbreaking read to consider the damage that has been done to the lives of so many. It’s heartbreaking to… Read More ›