Saddleback Church, which is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention, has identified the new lead pastor's wife as a "teaching pastor" despite the denomination's stance on the pastoral office being limited to men.
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Rick Warren’s Successor Cleared of Abusive Leadership Allegations
The elders at Saddleback Church, pastored by Rick Warren, announced that an investigation into their new pastor found that he was not guilty of abusive leadership practices at his former church.
Rick Warren's Church Remains in SBC, for Now, after Debate over Female Pastors
The California church founded by Pastor Rick Warren remains a Southern Baptist congregation – for now – after a contentious debate Tuesday and after Warren himself appealed to messengers at the SBC Annual Meeting.
Saddleback Church Stands Behind Rick Warren's Successor following Allegation of Leadership Issues
Saddleback Church leaders say newly appointed pastor Andy Wood has been cleared of allegations made by a former staff member.
Rick Warren's Successor at Saddleback Named: 'It Is Time For Us to Pass the Torch'
Saddleback Church on Thursday announced San Jose pastor Andy Wood as the successor to founding pastor Rick Warren, who launched the congregation with his wife Kay in 1980 out of their home and watched it grow to 40,000 members.
Saddleback Church Pastor Rick Warren Signals Retirement with Search for Successor
On Sunday, Saddleback Church pastor Rick Warren signaled that, after 40 years in the pulpit, he will soon retire.
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