cj Mahaney
Charles Joseph Mahaney, commonly known as C.J., is the former president of Sovereign Grace Ministries (formerly People of Destiny International or PDI, co-founded with Larry Tomczak), a network formed to establish and support local churches, and was one of the founding pastors and leaders of Covenant Life Church, in Gaithersburg, Maryland and presently is the senior pastor of Sovereign Grace Church of Louisville
What does Shannon Harris think now?
In the “Thanks” section of his book, Shannon Harris’s ex-husband Josh wrote: “To C.J. Mahaney. Your vision and confidence in the importance of this book have sustained me many times during the past year. Your influence has touched every part of it.” (Baptist News Global 10/2/23)READ MORE>>>>>
In the “Thanks” section of his book, Shannon Harris’s ex-husband Josh wrote: “To C.J. Mahaney. Your vision and confidence in the importance of this book have sustained me many times during the past year. Your influence has touched every part of it.” (Baptist News Global 10/2/23)READ MORE>>>>>
Southern Baptists reflect on the legacy of ‘Together for the Gospel’
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP) – The final Together for the Gospel (T4G) conference, taking place April 19-21, has prompted many Southern Baptists to reflect on the conference series’ impact on evangelical Christianity as well as their own personal lives. The conference brings together people from a variety of conservative evangelical denominations, who experience the same preaching, sing the same songs, hear the same panel discussions, attend the same breakout sessions and receive the same free books.
(Timothy Cockes/Kentucky Today 4/20/22)
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP) – The final Together for the Gospel (T4G) conference, taking place April 19-21, has prompted many Southern Baptists to reflect on the conference series’ impact on evangelical Christianity as well as their own personal lives. The conference brings together people from a variety of conservative evangelical denominations, who experience the same preaching, sing the same songs, hear the same panel discussions, attend the same breakout sessions and receive the same free books.
(Timothy Cockes/Kentucky Today 4/20/22)
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Junior Hill, ‘country preacher’ embraced by the SBC, dies
HARTSELLE, Ala. (BP) – Junior Hill, a beloved and in-demand evangelist among Southern Baptists for more than 50 years, died Jan. 3 at his home in Hartselle, Ala. He was 87. Hill conducted more than 1,800 revivals – from Sunday-to-Sunday meetings for many years, adding “Harvest Days” in subsequent years – and was a sought-after speaker for pastors’ conferences, state conventions and evangelism meetings across the country. He also spoke in various camp meeting, seminary and college settings and engaged in numerous overseas campaigns. (Art Toalston/Kentucky Today 1/4/24)
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HARTSELLE, Ala. (BP) – Junior Hill, a beloved and in-demand evangelist among Southern Baptists for more than 50 years, died Jan. 3 at his home in Hartselle, Ala. He was 87. Hill conducted more than 1,800 revivals – from Sunday-to-Sunday meetings for many years, adding “Harvest Days” in subsequent years – and was a sought-after speaker for pastors’ conferences, state conventions and evangelism meetings across the country. He also spoke in various camp meeting, seminary and college settings and engaged in numerous overseas campaigns. (Art Toalston/Kentucky Today 1/4/24)
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June 10, 2021: Religious Dispatches: LESS FOR MOORE? IF RUSSELL MOORE LEFT THE SBC DUE TO CONSCIENCE AND CONVICTIONS HIS NEXT MOVE IS A CURIOUS ONE
On that note, Immanuel Church has exhibited, including in the very recent past, an uncomfortable friendliness with C.J. Mahaney, the founder of Sovereign Grace Ministries.
On that note, Immanuel Church has exhibited, including in the very recent past, an uncomfortable friendliness with C.J. Mahaney, the founder of Sovereign Grace Ministries.
Jul1, 2020: CJ Mahany: Crosswalk: Disturbing Christmas: The Manger and the Cross
Nov 17, 2016: Brent DeWiler: Todd Pruitt Lies about His Knowledge of C.J. Mahaney’s Guilt in Order to Appear Neutral
While interacting with Phil Johnson (John MacArthur’s executive director) on his Facebook page in April, Todd Pruitt from the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals chimed in and claimed he had no knowledge, even second hand knowledge, of C.J. Mahaney’s guilt or innocence. He put forth this lie to thousands of readers so he could justify his claim of moral neutrality toward Mahaney.
While interacting with Phil Johnson (John MacArthur’s executive director) on his Facebook page in April, Todd Pruitt from the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals chimed in and claimed he had no knowledge, even second hand knowledge, of C.J. Mahaney’s guilt or innocence. He put forth this lie to thousands of readers so he could justify his claim of moral neutrality toward Mahaney.
Jan 22, 2016: Wartburg Watch 2016: Washingtonian Magazine Spotlights C.J. Mahaney, CLC, SGM
It's hard to believe that it's been almost seven years since Dee and I went to hear C.J. Mahaney speak at a Sovereign Grace Church in our area.
It's hard to believe that it's been almost seven years since Dee and I went to hear C.J. Mahaney speak at a Sovereign Grace Church in our area.
Sept 16, 2015: Wartburg 2015: Brother CJ Mahaney: He’s Done Gone and Joined the Southern Baptists!
One of the advantages of blogging for years is that we get to see stories evolve. Through the years, we have followed the Sovereign Grace Ministries (now Sovereign Grace Churches) debacle. We heard the horrific allegations of child sex abuse and watched as this once thriving organization took a nosedive, losing both churches and money.
One of the advantages of blogging for years is that we get to see stories evolve. Through the years, we have followed the Sovereign Grace Ministries (now Sovereign Grace Churches) debacle. We heard the horrific allegations of child sex abuse and watched as this once thriving organization took a nosedive, losing both churches and money.
Mar 8, 2015: SGC: Setting the Sadducees Straight | C.J. Mahaney | Mark 12:18-27
Oct 27, 2014: Wartburg Watch: Jon Payne Adores C.J. Mahaney – Guest Post by Todd Wilhelm
Dee and I are honored to feature the writings of our friend Todd Wilhelm from time to time. It has been a while since we have focused on Sovereign Grace Ministries (SGM), so here is the latest concerning Sovereign Grace Church Louisville, where C. J. Mahaney serves as senior pastor.
Dee and I are honored to feature the writings of our friend Todd Wilhelm from time to time. It has been a while since we have focused on Sovereign Grace Ministries (SGM), so here is the latest concerning Sovereign Grace Church Louisville, where C. J. Mahaney serves as senior pastor.
Oct 12, 2014: Brent Detwiler: Executive Director Mark Prater Effectively Calls Victims of Sexual Abuse Liars on Behalf of All Sovereign Grace Leaders
Mark Prater is the Executive Director for Sovereign Grace Churches, formerly Sovereign Grace Ministries. Yesterday, he put out a statement declaring all the accusations in the civil lawsuit against C.J. Mahaney, John Loftness and Gary Ricucci were untrue. This was not based upon any presentation of facts or refutation of evidence.
Mark Prater is the Executive Director for Sovereign Grace Churches, formerly Sovereign Grace Ministries. Yesterday, he put out a statement declaring all the accusations in the civil lawsuit against C.J. Mahaney, John Loftness and Gary Ricucci were untrue. This was not based upon any presentation of facts or refutation of evidence.
May 22, 2014: Christianity Today: Tullian Tchividjian on CJ Mahaney and the Sovereign Grace Ministries sex abuse scandal: 'Of course he knew'
Nathaniel Morales, now 56, was convicted on May 15 this year of sexually abusing three underage boys between 1983 and 1991 during his time as youth pastor at Covenant Life. Sovereign Grace is a coalition of 80 Reformed evangelical churches.
Nathaniel Morales, now 56, was convicted on May 15 this year of sexually abusing three underage boys between 1983 and 1991 during his time as youth pastor at Covenant Life. Sovereign Grace is a coalition of 80 Reformed evangelical churches.
Sovereign Grace Ministries: Courts Shouldn’t ‘Second-Guess’ Pastoral Counseling of Sex Abuse Victims
SGM made headlines in 2011 when its president, C.J. Mahaney, took a leave of absence for a "period of examination and evaluation" of charges against him by alienated SGM pastors, including "various expressions of pride, unentreatability, deceit, sinful judgment and hypocrisy." The process proved difficult for the denomination, but six months later SGM reinstated Mahaney after vetting the charges and declaring full confidence in him. (Christianity Today 3/2013)READ MORE>>>>>
SGM made headlines in 2011 when its president, C.J. Mahaney, took a leave of absence for a "period of examination and evaluation" of charges against him by alienated SGM pastors, including "various expressions of pride, unentreatability, deceit, sinful judgment and hypocrisy." The process proved difficult for the denomination, but six months later SGM reinstated Mahaney after vetting the charges and declaring full confidence in him. (Christianity Today 3/2013)READ MORE>>>>>