Ep. 293: United Methodists, The AG’s Response to Chi Alpha Scandal, Christian College Growth, and Mildly Good News For The SBC

On today’s program, a Methodist nonprofit in New Jersey is embroiled in a religious liberty battle with local government over beach access. We’ll have details. Also, an Assemblies of God pastor speaks out against Chi Alpha, the denomination’s college campus ministry that’s currently knee deep in a sexual abuse scandal. And, a new study shows that Southern Baptist churches are growing in the Northeast…but does it tell the whole story? We begin today with positive news — 11 evangelical colleges across the country have announced record enrollment this fall. Most of you will be listening to this on Friday or Saturday, which means we are at the very end of the month of September, and that means you have only hours left to get a copy of my book “Restoring All Things,” which we’re sending to everyone who makes a gift to MinistryWatch during the month of September. I wrote this book with my friend and former Colson Center colleague John Stonestreet, and I think you’ll find it to be a blessing. It highlights how God is using ministries and individuals to make a positive difference in the world. Just go to the MinistryWatch website and hit the donate button at the top of the page. The producers for today’s program are Rich Roszel and Jeff McIntosh.  We get database and other technical support from Stephen DuBarry, Rod Pitzer, and Casey Sudduth. Writers who contributed to today’s program include Bob Smietana, Kim Roberts, Clemente Lisi, Dale Chamberlain, Kathryn Post, Yonat Shimron, Christina Darnell, and Rod Pitzer. A special thanks to Religion UnPlugged, ChurchLeaders, and Lifeway Research for contributing material for this week’s podcast. Until next time, may God bless you.