Faith
Southern Baptist Leader Steve Gaines Dies, Faithful Remembrance and Hope
Faith Points:
- Gaines served as President of the Southern Baptist Convention from 2016 to 2018 and helped revise the Baptist Faith and Message.
- Under his leadership at Bellevue Baptist Church, the “Bellevue Loves Memphis” initiative mobilized thousands for community service.
- He earned a doctorate in preaching and authored books on the power of prayer and the need for spiritual revival.
Dr. Steve Gaines, a revered former President of the Southern Baptist Convention, entered his eternal rest on Friday at the age of 68.
After a courageous two-year battle with cancer, the longtime Bellevue Baptist Church pastor is now in the presence of his Savior.
Gaines dedicated over four decades to pastoral ministry, leaving an indelible mark on the largest Protestant denomination in the United States.
His legacy is defined by a deep commitment to the Great Commission and the defense of biblical doctrine.
Dr. Richard Land described Gaines as a man possessed of a pastor’s heart and evangelistic zeal who provided decades of service to the Lord’s Kingdom.
“We will miss him greatly and are comforted only by the fact that he’s in a far, far better place now, in the arms of his Savior.”
The Gaines family, including his wife Donna and their four children, continues to covet the prayers of the faithful during this time of transition.
We honor his lifelong dedication to the Gospel and his unwavering stand for the Truth of God’s Word.
Faith Facts
- The Johnson Amendment was established in 1954 to limit nonprofit political endorsements.
- U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker ruled that federal law barred relief in this tax matter.
- National Religious Broadcasters and several churches plan to appeal to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
A federal judge recently rejected a proposed agreement between the IRS and Christian ministries.
The deal would have kept churches from being punished for political speech from the pulpit.
The ruling leaves the restrictive Johnson Amendment in place.
It continues to threaten the religious liberty and free speech rights of American pastors.
Family Research Council President Tony Perkins said the order avoids correcting a wrong that strikes at American freedom.
“Fortunately, the NRB plans to appeal this decision to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.”
“Family Research Council will support that effort.”
Christians must continue to pray for full liberty.
They should seek a day when houses of worship can speak truth without fear of government overreach.
Faith Facts
- The broadcast featured traditional hymns and contemporary worship songs, including Nothing But the Blood of Jesus and Jireh.
- Contestants held backstage Bible studies and prayer sessions to support one another throughout the competition.
- Judge Lionel Richie said the world is in need of prayer and reminded viewers that God remains in control.
The hit television show American Idol recently dedicated a live broadcast to Songs of Faith, allowing contestants to openly worship and proclaim the Gospel.
Judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan joined the top 14 contestants in a gospel-filled opening that set a reverent tone for the national audience.
Country star Carrie Underwood closed the evening with a powerful rendition of How Great Thou Art.
The performance reportedly caused the studio to vibrate with the Holy Spirit.
Host Ryan Seacrest noted the incredible atmosphere, pointing out that the bold theme provided moments of genuine worship in front of the world.
“When you hear people praising Jesus in this light, it’s something that I feel like maybe the country’s gotten away from.”
Luke Bryan reflected on the importance of returning to these foundational spiritual roots, noting that many performers first discovered their gifts within the church.
Contestants shared personal testimonies of how God delivered them from depression and provided strength during times of spiritual warfare in Hollywood.
Witnessing the bold proclamation of Christ on such a massive platform serves as a powerful reminder that our nation is hungry for the Truth found only in Him.
Faith Facts
- A former GLAAD president is urging an end to the medicalization of gender-confused youth.
- He said minors are not mature enough to make irreversible decisions about their bodies and health.
- The discussion comes as courts and medical leaders weigh the risks of these procedures for children.
A prominent figure in the LGBT movement is now sounding the alarm over the dangerous push to subject gender-confused children to life-altering medical procedures. Former GLAAD president Herndon Graddick recently called for an end to the medicalization of youth, urging a correction of the movement’s current path.
Graddick emphasized that minors lack the maturity to make irreversible decisions regarding their bodies and health. He noted that the movement must admit its mistakes to protect children from further harm.
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