The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) just voted to place four institutions on probation and to end the accreditation of another institution. Inside Higher Ed focused primarily on two Southern Baptist colleges in their story about this decision: Brewton-Parker College in Mount Vernon, Georgia and Louisiana College in Pineville, Louisiana. These two Southern Baptist institutions face the most serious issues. SACS has chosen to rescind Brewton-Parker’s accreditation, a decision that places the financial viability of the school in doubt, and Louisiana College (LC) has been placed on probation only six months after being removed from “Warning” status.
Zachary King charged with rape: Shockwaves in the faith community
Zachary King, a prominent megachurch pastor, has been charged with rape and sexual abuse of a minor. The arrest has sent shockwaves through the community and the wider faith-based world. King resigned from LexCity Church …