Kyle interviews special guest, Dr. Steve Gaines - Pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis ,TN - and recollects on their shared experience of God moving in their church in Alabama years ago. They wield their power accordingly. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Texas-pastor-who-leads-Baptist-search-didn-t-13724813.php. More info. . This seems crazy to me. . On December 17, 2006, the church announced that Paul Williams, a minister and staffer at the church for 34 years, had been placed on leave with an investigation pending regarding a "moral failure," identified by Gaines and others as alleged child molestation in the 1980s. This button displays the currently selected search type. The last thing the penitent should do is seek an approving audience. Did anyone from the church go to sit on the side of the victim or ask for a tougher sentence for a man who abused a teen from their church? With a small $1,000 gift from member Fannie Jobe, Pastor . [35] Whitmire was minister of youth music until Lane's retirement in 1986. Rufus_1611 New Member. Why dont they ever see the problem with that? Powerful. Week One | Men of Memphis Bible Study | Spring 2023 . Paul Williams engaged in egregious, perverse, sexual activity with his adolescent son over a period of 12 to 18 months, the report said. [4] Through the Southern Baptist Mission Board in 1962, Pastor Ramsey Pollard led Bellevue in being the first church to adopt a Cuban refugee family and help establish them in America. If a nurse doesnt perform his duties as stated and a patient is hurt, the hospital, the attending physicians, and other involved personnel canbe successfully sued. Paul Williams engaged in egregious, perverse, sexual activity with his adolescent son over a period of 12 to 18 months, the report said. In the back, the officer located a man, later identified as James Hook, and a 16-year-old girl underneath a blanket. The real problem is that Steve will stop at nothing to keep his power and position. John Steven Gaines (born December 31, 1957) is an American Southern Baptist pastor, and the 61st President of the Southern Baptist Convention. I learned about this in June from the minister involved and believed the issue was settled. The church's head pastor has been Steve Gaines since 2005. Steves wife, Donna, is also a vital part of the Gaines ministry at Bellevue as she teaches in Bellevue Women, Serves Out with missions projects, and leads younger women in discipleship. Bellevue Baptist was founded in 1903 by Central Baptist Church as a mission church on the outskirts of Memphis. Thank you, Tim. [4] On October 30, 1983, the membership voted to move to the current campus, completing the move in 1989. Greear withdrew from the race and moved that the convention elect Gaines by acclamation during the annual meeting of the SBC at America's Center in St. Louis on Wednesday, June 15. There were many warning signs at Gardendale Baptist in AL. [11] Before Steve Gaines preached his first sermon as Bellevue's seventh pastor on September 11, 2005, Rogers demonstrated his support for his successor in the morning worship services by washing Gaines' feet and placing a cloth mantel across his shoulders to symbolize the transfer of leadership. This isn't the first time Bellevue has faced . You can also fill out our general contact form by clicking the button. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. Steve Gaines is featured as a speaker at Southern Baptist events. More than 10,000 attended his memorial service at Bellevue on November 17, 2005. Question: @netgrace was involved with Vineyard Duluth and did a great job. In mid-November, a website was launched by the committee. [5] The son of a South Carolina sharecropper, he worked his way through school, ultimately graduating with a doctorate in international law from University of Chicago Law School in 1919. So the dividend checks or the blog re-planting funding checks arent in the mail? [38] The proclamation also noted that Bellevue Loves Memphis provided every city fire station with a copy of the movie Fireproof, assisted with the City of Memphis cleanup, and assisted with ten block parties. TWW recognizes the power of truth. They are visible from several miles away. At the stroke of midnight, the crosses were illuminated. However, some church members told interviewers they felt they had been violated by Williams when he asked inappropriate questions in the course of his ministerial duties. Allison Gaines Hill: stay-at-home mom. [4] Mega-pastors? Are they involved in a joint venture? [33], The Bellevue's Girls Quartet, formed in 1928, sang at conferences and denominational meetings across the South. The church relocated to its current building (2000 Appling Road), which seats 7,000 in the main sanctuary, on a 377-acre (153ha) campus in Cordova, a Memphis suburb, in 1989. while others saw it as a growing issue of white flight. Exact quote is Drown the bunnies put a Glock to their heads.. The lawsuit notes that Hook knew Janet Doe and her family outside of Bellevue: Hook and the victims mother had an extramarital affair in 2011, long before the abuse, according to the complaint. umm, then why was he fired. [8] In 2000, he headed a SBC committee charged with revising the denomination's statement of faith, The Baptist Faith and Message. But I think hes spent all his credibility and people are losing trust in him, Spradlin said. The idea is that they should have known everything that their daughter was doing, and if they didnt, then thats purely on them and the churchs hands are clean. Some church members have argued that this aim is contrary to Bellevue's historical philosophy of being "pastor-led, deacon-served, committee-operated and congregation-approved. At issue, according to comments to the Memphis Commercial Appeal by the seminary president, Michael Spradlin, is Gaines six-month silence after learning of a sexual abuse allegation 17 years ago against a longtime Bellevue staff member. The survey was tabulated through more than 2,000 emails being sent to non-Catholic church leaders. Good friend was a DVM with horses, suffered a back injury and could work with big livestock any more. I tend to doubt it but who knows. Grant Gaines: Pastor, Belle Aire Baptist Church, Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2023 Southern Baptist Convention. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (BP)-Several members of the Memphis-area Bellevue Baptist Church have begun to air disagreements with the church's pastor on the Internet and on local television and print media outlets. The annual award is presented by the April 4th Foundation of Memphis. Bellevue, based in Cordova and a prominent Southern Baptist church pastored by Steve Gaines, a former Southern Baptist Convention president, has faced criticism in lawsuits and a recent . During his Father's Day sermon, Pastor Steve Gaines taught on "The Need for Christian Men." Speaking from 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, he focuses on what makes a Christian man and how we should live as people of God. [4] An activities building was added in 1966 for evangelistic outreach as well as for the congregation. who put the word out? He used some shocking language to describe his wish to oust freshmen who were not instantly adjusting to campus life. Church, get on the right side against predation, against church as a hunting ground. [4] He continued to preach as an evangelist until his death on April 26, 1984. It is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. A graduate of Union University with a master's and doctorate degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, he served on the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message revision committee for the Southern Baptist Convention along with the committee chairman, Adrian Rogers. Nice. [10] Rogers published 21 books and 52 booklets, including Adrianisms, two volumes of his quotes. I honestly believe he cares absolutely nothing about the victim Janet Doe. [30] This group was limited to 50 voting members in order to avoid having an infiltration by those opposed to it, although the actual group was much larger. Related. Bellevue is truly "A Family of Friends." Bellevue Baptist is a flagship megachurch for Southern Baptists. Theres a sense of Steve Gaines being the measure of whats right and whats wrong, Spradlin was quoted as saying. Pastor Steve Gaines of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, TN. The center cross is 150 feet (46m) high with two flanking crosses at 120 feet (37m). Bellevue teams have also worked in Seattle, WA; Vancouver, BC; and the Dakotas. [4] A two-story wooden frame building was added to the original stone structure in 1910, with evening services sometimes held on the rooftop. This situation was truly shocking. [4], On December 11, 1927, Robert Greene Lee preached his first sermon to the congregation at Bellevue. Oops! He tweeted out the following: [4] He was elected president of Southern Baptist Convention in 1959 and unanimously re-elected in 1960. I think the problem here is that they never consider women (even teenagers) to be victims. [22] A website contains allegations by some church members that the church is, under the leadership of Gaines, moving toward becoming part of the "church growth movement", moving toward an elder-led (as opposed to congregation-led) form of governance, mismanaging its finances, paying its leadership too much, intimidating members that want the church's leadership to be more open, and otherwise "moving away from its traditional roots. It is such a mirror of the Corinthian church that allowed such wickedness that not even the pagans would do such things. [10] In 1994, he was asked by Focus on the Family founder and president, James Dobson, to serve on the organization's board of directors. So, I did some digging, this President, who had been a CEO of and investment company, and NEVER been an academic, was fired by his board. At Bellevue, we offer a variety of ways for you to get involved in service opportunities within the church, throughout our city, and around the world. Bellevue Baptist Church is one of the largest churches in the Memphis area, with an average Sunday attendance of about 8,000. An independent investigation commissioned by the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in America, showed that sexual abuse allegations were ignored or covered up by church elders for nearly 20 years. During the Spring 2023 semester, we will be walking through the book "Secrets of the Secret Place" by Bob Sorge. In 1954, Westminster Films captured him in Technicolor delivering his signature sermon. ), Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas (1984), Bachelor of Science (B.S. Membership Covenants [7] That morning after he preached, the congregation unanimously voted for Rogers as the next pastor. On Sunday, July 10, 2005, the Pastor Search Committee of . Pastor Steve Gaines focuses on how to deflect the attacks of Satan and the benefits of denying ourselves. Steve relishes being in total control. [36] Under Pollard's leadership the church continued broadcasting services, upgrading to color cameras and equipment in 1970. This situation is so wrong and disgusting in so many ways. Browse all of Bellevue's on-demand sermons and original content on any device. The following may be how Hook was arrested. [8] He was elected president of the SBC again in 1986 and 1987. Married to Melisa. Headless Unicorn Guy: Whats your take of the collection?. [4] In 1991 the church opened Bellevue Woods, a retirement residence near the church. ), First of all, we know that Hook is a predator. In light of the events that have unfolded, I realize now that I should have discussed it further with this minister and brought it to the attention of our church leadership immediately.. The investigation committee stated Williams did not pose a danger or risk to children at the church from 2006, when Bellevue Baptist Church ministers learned of his past sexual misconduct, until the time of his dismissal. Most importantly, Bellevue seeks to help people grow in their relationship with God. I left the Southern Baptist Convention or should I say they left me with they way they are handling these type of situations and there embracing of the easy church growth movement along with many paying there pastors according to the amount given to the church. Property debts were paid off in 2001. Since 1903, our mission has remained the same: Love God, Love People, Share Jesus, and Make Disciples. +++++++++++++++++++. James A. Hook was a paid volunteer coordinator at the church when he sexually abused his victim, who is identified by the pseudonym Janet Doe. . ellevue Baptist Church sued after paid volunteer coordinator sexually abuses teenager, Family suing Bellevue Baptist Church over a former employee who admitted to sexually abusing teen girl by, Bellevue Baptist Church responds to lawsuit over staff members abuse of teen. It has been an education, one I could not have imagined. Pedophiles do not think like normal people. We take no donations. That Steve Gaines was killed in a tragic plane crash in Gillsburg, Mississippi, along with several other band members. Daniel Harris. Given his background, I would suspect it is possible. We need to be careful when we pass judgment on a complex situation, especially that view could be used to benefits us. [17] In seminary, Gaines received the H.C. Brown, Jr. Preaching Award for Outstanding Achievements in the study and practice of preaching. We believe Worship is vital for the life of a Christian. Feb 21. Steve Gaines, senior pastor at the Memphis-area megachurch, told the congregation Williams had confessed the misconduct to him six months earlier. And the last thing a church should do is give them that audience. Parents, you have a problem. [4] In September 2008, the three crosses became the central image in the church logo.[37]. [38] In 2009, Pastor Gaines was awarded the Open Door Award for his leadership with Bellevue Loves Memphis. I completely agree Unfortunately, marketing Christianity is a BIG DEAL in the good old USA. [4] He was named Pastor Emeritus in 1979. Interesting how Jesus didnt seem to get that; he didnt need peoples $$$ to run his ministry, to establish his kingdom. Then felt a call and became a Deacon at their church. Steve is a manipulative and controlling person. Watch the video below to hear Pastor Steve Gaines' first message. He even *bravely* said that Paige Pattersons statements were improper. Since 1983, he has pastored churches in Texas, Tennessee, and Alabama before coming to Bellevue Baptist Church in 2005 as Senior Pastor. Another lawsuit surfaced involving the youth ministers assistant, Jason Leon Austin. Twisted, sick, evil. [4] To accommodate the crowds that came to hear Lee preach the hour-long sermon each year on the first Sunday in May, Bellevue moved services to Ellis Auditorium in Memphis. It was long pastored by 3-term Southern Baptist president Adrian Rogers, and more recently, by Steve Gaines. True repentance does not need spectators. He had served as the minister of prayer and special projects at the 25,000-member church for 34 years. Bellevue has been led by only four pastors since 1927. He pastored churches in Texas and in west Tennessee before becoming pastor of Gardendale's First Baptist Church.[17]. The report stated that the election of Gaines, pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church near Memphis, to the SBC presidency in 2016 "conveyed the message that a clergy sex abuse cover-up was considered 'no big deal' in the SBC." In 2006 Gaines went months before reporting a staff minister's prior sexual assault of a child, the report says. what matters is that they themselves are sin-free, and didnt lose any God points. The church also denied any liability for Hooks actions which were outside the course and scope of his employment.. [13] Local television station WPTY and Daystar Christian Television network broadcast the service live. Not Using the Proper Code Words? The man was able to fool Adrian Rodgers! Lane served with three Bellevue pastors who were each elected Southern Baptist Convention president: Robert G. Lee, Ramsey Pollard, and Adrian Rogers. Married to Gentry Hill, a Southern Baptist Preacher. [39] From 2008 to 2013, the church opened its doors to city and county schools for holding their commencement exercises. Became a prof of epidemiology which Vets learn a lot about anyway. Gaines later said he should have immediately disclosed the information to church leadership. Its always the fast woman not the fast, lecherous, predatory man. Im not an Episcopal, just good friends with one who is now a Bishop. "Bellevue Continues To try to 'Impact' Needy Community'. Specific details of the case, allegedly involving sodomy with a minor 17 years ago, have not been released to the public, although . His leadership style is not that of a pastor but that of a dictator. Didnt work out well for the business-savvy president of Mount St. Marys University in Maryland. The Vast Conspiracy (insert name here) who was Always Plotting Against Him, of course. If this is true, I am absolutely disgusted. Thirty-two founding members signed the official charter on August 9, 1903. Ava Aaronson: TWW recognizes the power of truth. 2" series, this time focusing on the greatest commands God has given us. You can find Bellevue media anywhere. Fred Swank was the legendary pastor of Sagamore Hill Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. Thats how I understand the phrase paid volunteer coordinator. [38] The document also recognized the church for hosting the Tennessee Technology Center's 2008-2009 graduation. Bellevue Baptist is a flagship megachurch for Southern Baptists. Isaiah 43:18-19. CORDOVA, Tenn. (ABP) In the latest development in a scandal at one of the Southern Baptist Convention's largest churches, Bellevue Baptist Church fired Paul Williams Jan. 22. Why do I keep thinking this guys REAL sin (like Red Phelps) was being too direct about it? Maybe this church will be sued out of existence. Awful, isnt it? Jesus laid down his life; he did not look out for #1, which is exactly how Satan was tempting him to look out for #1. On Sunday, July 10, 2005, the Pastor Search Committee of Bellevue Baptist Church presented Dr. Steve Gaines to the church congregation. I havent heard of Episcopal churches with pederasts in leadership roles, either. [28] The Communication Committee's site discussed recent reviews of the pastor's credit card expenses. We have no board. Love People. In 2007, Gaines initiated a church-wide, ongoing volunteer ministry to Memphis and the community. This situation was covered over at Reddit. Something went wrong. I think that Hooks job title at Bellevue was volunteer coordinator, and it was a paid position. Gaines previously served as pastor at First Baptist Church in Gardendale, Alabama; a suburb of Birmingham, for fourteen years. At one point, Hook had reportedly told the girl that he wanted to be a father figure to her. Steve Gaines would go on to be elected SBC president. It was and is one of the most vibrant churches in the convention; its former (Adrian Rogers) and current (Steve Gaines) pastors have been the President of the Southern Baptist Convention and both served on the Baptist Faith and Message Committee. (PS What is the difference between a paid volunteer and an employee?_. "Bellevue ranked 80th in Fastest Growing Protestant Churches"(October 7, 2009). Williams has been placed on paid leave while an investigation of a moral failure is conducted, the paper reported. The evangelism faculty also presented him with the W. Fred Swank Evangelism Award. In 2006-07, it was mired in reports of a clergy child molestation cover-up. Dont owe anything to anyone. Guests and prospective new members can learn about church membership. In this Houston Chronicle report, Swofford refused to comment. Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary is located on 51 acres (21ha) across the street from Bellevue (35 acres (14ha) were donated by Bellevue). A family life center, preschool wing, athletic complex, and multipurpose wing with a west lobby entrance were added to the worship center and two original wings in subsequent years. Pastor Steve Gaines begins a multi-week series on "A Godly Christian" with a message on "A Godly Christian and His Faith." Focusing on the Genesis 22 story of Abraham and Isaac, we see how faith strengthens us to endure the trials of life. Ezekiel 34:26 NLT. It remains a conservative, evangelical body today. PS What is the difference between a paid volunteer and an employee? I dont think it has a board, donors, trustees, $$$. "Women of Prayer" is the theme for next year's Abide, Feb. 23-24, with plenary speakers Donna Gaines, Bible teacher and wife of Steve Gaines, senior pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church, Cordova, Tennessee; Andrea Lennon, Women's Ministry Specialist for the Arkansas Baptist Convention; Heather Johnson, Bible teacher and wife of Dr. Mark . Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis, TN | bellevue.org. All of which he took the credit for. [4], Under Lee's leadership, a church tradition began during the Great Depression. [34] He was the first full-time minister of music in the Southern Baptist Convention, and when he retired 38 years later, he had the longest tenure of any Southern Baptist Convention minister of music. Bellevue Baptist is a flagship megachurch for Southern Baptists. Subscribe to our YouTube channel, and our podcasts for on-the-go access. they were trained this way. Allen, Bob. Since 1983, he has pastored churches in Texas, Tennessee, and Alabama before coming to Bellevue Baptist Church in 2005 as Senior Pastor. According to the site, deacons from the church met on November 5 and reviewed Gaines' credit card charges, unanimously finding no inappropriate expenditures. Do professing Christians even believe in Christ? I believe there is a subtle innuendo at play that this poor teen victim comes from a questionable background and that maybe her molestation is the fault of her parents or her upbringing.. Calvinistas? He was listed in her phone as daddy and she would go to him for advice, police said. I was actually part of a . Bottom line. Yup, Christ taught us all how Christianity should be run by marketing/business types.. And, Satan quoted Scripture of all things, to get there. By 1983 additions to Midtown campus encompassed a city block. Get even more content. They were warned by this teens father yet they continued to dole out his paycheck. Her life will never be the same. Acts 1:3-11. He also served on the building committee for Baptist Memorial Hospital and as commissioner for the Memphis Housing Authority. Among other concerns, a principal concern was that the traditionally conservative leadership had been replaced with a more progressive regime which resulted in the donation of $20,000 to a church of another denomination, which openly supported homosexual relationships and abortion. Nevertheless, the Seminary has maintained a close relationship with the congregation ever since it moved to Memphis in 1976; former Bellevue pastor Adrian Rogers was an influential figure at MABTS. [24] In response to the site's accusations, Gaines said that the church is not leaving its traditional roots, is not a part of the church growth movement, and that the website is creating confusion. And the whole of the Southern Baptist Convention elected Steve Gaines as SBC president even AFTER it was widely publicized that Gaines had known & kept quiet about a prior staff m It is a flagship church of the Southern Baptist Convention, and its pastor, Steve Gaines, once led the denomination as its 61st president. Lindsey Gaines Wingo: stay-at-home mom. Bellevue Baptist Church fired Paul Williams, minister of prayer and special projects who served at the church 34 years, in January 2007 after an investigation into a "moral failure" he had confessed to Gaines six months earlier. January 10, 2023. Beautiful! [4] In June 1972, members of the pulpit search committee traveled to Philadelphia to hear Adrian Rogers preach at the Southern Baptist Convention Pastors Conference. 00:00 | 36:10. [4] During Pollard's twelve years at Bellevue, the church hosted an annual Medical Professional Day. This isn't the first time Bellevue has faced accusations of mishandling sexual . [25] Other newspaper articles discussing subsequent developments followed in October.[25][26][27]. It was not well received. On Dec. 18, Gaines announced to the 25,000-member Bellevue congregation that Paul Williams, a 34-year employee at Bellevue, had gone on paid leave pending a church investigation regarding "moral failure.". The suit alleges Hook groomed the victim, identified as Janet Doe, and was provided unsupervised access to the teen at Bellevue. The church completed a 3,000 seat building located at 70 N. Bellevue in 1952, which was one of the first air-conditioned churches in Memphis. The Baja peninsula and the Sea of Cortez are plainly visible. Staff June 15, 2016. But God made me see what is happening about 12 years ago and I had to go out and see what is going on out there. The complaint says that Janet Does father warned Bellevue Baptist that Hook should not be allowed to interact with children. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Paul became convicted of his actions, and he stopped. Our actions bare the fruit of our faith.For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the . Thus Bellevue has its four-fold mission statement: Love God, Love People, Share Jesus, and Make Disciples. Gaines, an alumnus of SWBTS and the pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, issued a public statement in response to past controversial statements made by 75-year-old Patterson about women, abuse and divorce. [7] In 1979, Rogers was elected on the first ballot as president of the Southern Baptist Convention, the world's largest Protestant denomination. Sat with a evangelist preacher on an airline flight, and they talked shop. umm, then why was he fired. YouTube. There, the complaint says, he groomed her, giving her gifts, complimenting her and sending her sexually explicit photos of her mother taken during an extramarital affair seven years earlier. Pastor Adrian Rogers led missions crusades in Brazil (1990) and Romania (1992) with many church members participating. Bethany Gaines Golding: stay-at-home mom. "Bellevue Baptist Church Televises Sunday Services", "Explore one of Memphis' Megachurches: Bellevue Baptist Church", Bellevue Baptist Church's History and Vision, Bellevue's Lee 'One of the Towering Giants', Bellevue Baptist to Hear Prospective Pastor Sunday, SBC The Baptist Faith and Message Committee, Union graduate called as pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church, "Ft. 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Continuing to look at the promises of God found in Isaiah, Pastor Steve Gaines delivers hope for your future out of Isaiah 43:18-19. At the time, my brother was a graduate student at the University of Florida. [21], In September 2006, The Commercial Appeal, Memphis' predominant newspaper, reported that recent changes at Bellevue have led to protests by some members. Share Jesus. Richard M. Inlow served as pastor from 1915 to 1920, followed by William M. Bostick, pastor from 1920 to 1927. Note: Covid has not seemed to slow TWW down. Paige Pattersons statements were improper. Bellevue's goals are to "Love God, Love People, Share Jesus, and Make Disciples." I was beginning to see that I had kicked over a hornets nest by starting this blog. 0:00 - Introduction of our text 10:19 - Faith strengthens 15:05 - Faith serves 21:42 . My heart goes out to Janet Doe. I have raised 3 children to adulthood. It took the Baptist Press putting pressure on BBC before they would ever come out and make a statement. I am now an independent Baptist. In 2006-07, it was mired in reports of a clergy child molestation cover-up. Dr. Steve Gaines, Bellevue's Senior Pastor, is known as a man of prayer and a preacher of God's Word. June 20, 2022. Subscribe to our channel for sermons by Pastor Steve Gaines and for . Poor us. Mission Statement of Bellevue Baptist Church: Love God. In 1996, the Religious Heritage of America named Rogers Clergyman of the Year, and in 2003, he was inducted into the National Religious Broadcasters Hall of Fame. And he would leave with her in the presence of people who are there to monitor and would see him leave with her and nobody ever stopped him, Smith said. On January 29, 2007, Bellevue members formed a non-profit called "Integrity Does Count" with the aim of restoring congregational awareness of church finances to the congregation. 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