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Dates holds a Bachelor's Degree in Speech Communication & Rhetoric from the University of Illinois - Champaign, Urbana, where he met his wife, Kirstie, who not only changed his life, but also elevated his approach to living. And I have loved various pastors like family; some have ministered to my family for DECADES, and have baptized, married, counseled, and even eulogized GENERATIONS of my family. Progressive was once, decades ago, the kind of leading force of churches on the South Side. Wow, I never knew this, did TRR ever do an expose of this incident? Black Church Figures You Should Know: Dr. Charlie Dates I do know it is a debate in the Black community about using certain colorist or racially-charged terms against each other. When did those who have yet to hire multiple Black or brown faculty at their seminaries assume ethical authority on the subject of systemic injustice? They are happy to have a Black chapel speaker, the occasional conservative Black professor whose classes are not taken seriously or a Black employee who never bucks against their notions of superiority. None of that is contingent upon Biblical Christianity (indeed, you say its not because of a sermon or book, meaning theology I assume). What kind of repentance did he show and how has he made amends? The backstage conversations at these gatherings promised a new era of advancement on race and theology. Your tax-deductible gift helps our journalists report the truth and hold Christian leaders and organizations accountable. Book your appointment here. It does not store any personal data. Sarah Einselen is an award-winning writer and editor based in Texas. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. You know, at one point, Progressive had the strongest and largest Christian discipleship ministry in the city. ), Progressive Baptist Church in Chicago. What I do sense is that theres still work to be done and vision to accomplish at Progressive at the same time that I begin my assignment at Salem. We want to see our church grow. The Social Justice Ministry is here to help through our Gospel Justice Center Legal Clinic. To donate, click here. Dr. Charlie Dates will take his place. Who Will Pay for the SBCs Abuse Reforms Over the Long Term? I would caution ANYONE who makes ANYONE their everytying including a spouse or child. In 2020, Dates, married with two children, was among a number of black Christian church leaders to cut ties with the Southern Baptist Convention over a statement from the denomination's Council of Seminary Presidents denouncing racism and critical race theory. Children are a gift from God. He also teaches at Wheaton College and has delivered chapel sermons at various institutions, including The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Charlie E. Dates was presented to the church in February 2011. Its time for Salem to have younger leadership . Datess 100-year-old congregation only began affiliating with the SBC last year, joining as a dual affiliate with the Progressive National Baptist Convention, a mainline, African American denomination. Progressive Baptist Church Chicago - YouTube Progressive Baptist Church of Chicago Pastor: Dr. Charlie E. Dates Website: www.progressivechicago.org Giving/Donations: https://progressivechicago.org/give IG: Charlie Dates - The Presbyterian Outlook There is a HUGE problem with adoring a pastorany pastor, even a truly great one. Join us before worship service on Sunday, March 19th directly following service. A graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and adjunct at Baylor Universitys Truett Theological Seminary, West said he planned to withdraw from his current doctoral studies at Southwestern and will not associate with the SBC any longer. Im here to speak the truth in love to you to keep you from going down a path that may seem comforting to you now, but it will ensnare you.. But what a blessing to the members of both congregations. But as 2020 went on, I grew increasingly uneasy. But I do sense and feel that a lot of the progress that Ive been able to make in the pastorate is connected in some way to his tutelage, his leadership, and his spiritual fathering, so to speak. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". (RNS) In 2018, something happened at the MLK50 Conference in Memphis, an event co-hosted by the Southern Baptist Conventions policy arm and The Gospel Coalition. 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He announced in June that he will give his last sermon on January 8, 2023. Have you ever dreamed of owning a home, but don't know where to begin? Meeks, a former state senator, founded Salem Baptist 38 years ago. . It took a while for it to reimagine and revitalize and become relevant again. The average member was around before Charlie (hes been there ~10 years) and knows hes not the only one who can lead them. Services Progressive Baptist Church SUNDAYS AT PROGRESSIVE We'd love for you to join us at our Sunday Services! It's to multiply in every generation and right now the church in Chicago needs fresh dynamic trained Gospel fire leaders. Sign up now ! This shaped his approach to preaching and his thoughts about the transformative role the Black church plays in bringing about the flourishing of a people.Dr. Ill tell you: abolition, the womens suffrage movement, the civil rights movement, a Black U.S. president who was initially against partial-birth abortion, non-white male faculty at their seminaries and now a theory that uncovers our nations de jure and de facto segregation. Charlie Dates preaching at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2017. Dates response to the controversy was that its not racist because its between black people. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. But it would be foolish to assume its humanly possible to do this in and of myself. Meeks has been activeand sometimes controversialin the community. (Perhaps due to my rarely being on social media for my own sanity). I returned to our Progressive Baptist Church in Chicago with a bit of sophomoric optimism. "Charlie is called, and I believe all ministry starts with a calling," Meeks said. The resistance, especially from some of our elderly membership, was swift and sincere. Thanks for the extra info here. Before his call to Progressive, he served as an apprentice pastor at New Zion Baptist Church in Rockford, Illinois, and as a pastor at Salem Baptist Church in Chicago. Show Progressive Baptist Church Podcast, Ep Great Expectations | Joshua 14:6-15 | Pastor Bryan Carter - Jul 26, 2022 That would just be weird. I believe now that the time has come for me to yield to a younger person.. Great! Progressive Baptist Church of Chicago | Chicago IL - Facebook Ive learned there is an unwritten rule in the SBC: Dont criticize an entity head. We want to celebrate YOU. But the church left in 2020 after SBC leaders rejected critical race theory en masse. Would you consider making a tax-deductible donation to help our journalists continue to report the truth and restore the church? And God has blessed us with our own son as the churchs next pastor. There is a young man in our midst who is an exceptional preacher, Pastor Meeks told congregants Sunday, calling Charlie Dates both called and qualified., He came out of our church, says Meeks, and its time for young people to step up and be given a chance.. Galatians 5: 13-14 | Pastor David Swanson, Pastor Charlie Dates | Progressive Chicago. Everybody loves our old, respected leaders but I want to set an example that its okay to give the next generation an opportunity, Meeks adds. CT interviewed him about the history of the two congregations and his call to lead Salem Baptist. It's time for us to bring in new families. Dr. Butand this is no secretfor years it stayed in the vein of its history. Would a right-wing famous pastor like Voddie Baucham or Rob Jeffress be able to get away with using racial slurs??? SBC events and church planting have grown more diverse over the past decade as leaders made a concerted effort to feature and invest in non-Anglo pastors. Dr. Charlie Dates . To them, a belief in a high view of Scripture must mean an adaptation of Republican politics and, with it, the dismissal of critical race theory and intersectionality because of a fear of liberalism. That said, our church has just as high a view (if not higher) of Scripture as any SBC church, but theirs is an inconsistent epistemology. Charlie has also led Progressive in being a very put faith into action church here in the Chicago Black community. Again, amen to that. Its time for a young generation to come forward with new challenges facing us.. That somehow God grants the capacity and that God grants the resources and support. One of the benefits at Progressive is that the operations of the church and systems and structures of the church, the day-to-day operations, are free to move independent of me. A religious liberty newsletter that is a must-read for people of faith. Weve got to be able to have our 12 stones from our Chicago Jordan River, with a keen eye on the hills and mountains of Jericho and the other cities in Canaan. Rev. And if you have a testimony of the amazing things God is doing in your life through our ministry, please email it to info@progressivechicago.org. Part of what Im learning and discerning about Gods direction for ones life is to pay close attention to the bend of ones spiritual biography. Warren announced his intention to retire last year after over 40 years of ministry and began the search for "the next-generation pastor.". Chicago Pastor James Meeks to Retire, Pass Baton to Rev. RELATED: Southern Baptist seminary presidents nix critical race theory. They both, in that regard, have a history of absolutely incredible pastors. Dates to speak at your next event, please complete the Speaker Request form. So for me, what attracted me was God. Charlie served as an apprentice to Pastor K. Edward Copeland and started his formal, practical training at the New Zion Baptist Church of Rockford, Illinois. Im not saying that Im perfect, forever, for both churches. Raised on the southside of Chicago, he came of age having welcomed Christ into his life early. My response to the above is that that kind of filling of your personal needs, i.e. Both of them have produced some stalwart Christian leaders and teachers. The pastor of Progressive at the time, his name was Reverend T. Brown, he was such a dynamic leader in the city that he was able to tell [former Chicago mayor] Richard J. Daley, No. And live to tell about it. Now we have 2 churches thinking only one particular man can lead them. And while we are kind of watching this great falling away, we dont have to merely watch it. I adore Charlie Dates BECAUSE of how he and his wife PERSONALLY ministered to me when I needed it. We want to walk with you and your family in every step of the way. And I think we can develop a platform, a pipeline to invite those who feel that burden of call to grow them and to release them to do that," he added. As CT reported in August, there werent signs of a trend of majority-black churches leaving in the most recent denomination report from 2018, though the rates of growth year-over-year had slowed after shooting up in the early 2000s. I respect the importance of Christian denominations, the accountability and resources they provide for the larger body. Progressive has asked me, when the time comes, to help them to find their next pastor. I recognize this moment is big, and its watershed, but it is not about me. Do you have a birthday or anniversary next month? Charlie Dates named successor to James Meeks at 10K-member Salem Baptist Church of Chicago. So he is going to pastor two large churches in addition to teaching at several colleges. Calling him "the greatest young preacher in our nation today," Rev. But Pastor Dates said, I know you probably dont like me right now, I can tell from how youre reacting to what Im saying; but Im not here to get you to like me. They are to us what the Electoral College is to the United States: a body that no longer produces what it originally promised. Charlie Dates Has Led Progressive Baptist To choose a successor Meeks says he and his wife, First Lady Jamell Meeks, prayed and fasted. Neither is it a premeditated desire of mine. Cancel culture is wrong but shouldnt we have heard something about it at least? James Meeks announced Sunday that Pastor Charlie Dates of Progressive Baptist Church in Chicago will succeed him as leader of the 10,000-member Salem Baptist Church of Chicago when he steps out of the role in January 2023. To choose a successor Meeks says he and his wife, First Lady Jamell Meeks, prayed and fasted. Pastor Dates challenged me in how I was handling my grief, noted my verbal and body language pointed to some unrighteous anger and unforgiveness that I needed to confront in order to move forward in a Godly manner, gave me scriptures to pray and meditate on, and concluded by praying with me and having his wife Kirstie follow up with me. As I am contemplating leaving my current evangelical church, Progressive is on my list of places Im considering and praying about for a new church home, and a lot of it is due to the Dates family. I think history, much like the end of Romans, is meant to teach us what God can do. To invite Dr. I was shocked, but not surprised, when Mohler endorsed President Trump and watched the two men on Reformation Day celebrate each other on Twitter. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Chuck Smith himself, who started out as every kind of salt and light, found himself tempted by the limelight as he got bigger and bigger, and we saw more and more of his flaws as time went on. Your daily news briefing from the editors of CT: Southern Baptist Convention Disfellowships Saddleback Church, Christian Conservationists Sue to Protect Ghana Forest, Everything Everywhere All at Once and the Beautiful Mystery of Gods Silence. He also told him hes still willfully acting like hes a slave because he rejects CRT. While I do not know much about Charlie Dates, it has becoming increasingly true that the higher you rise the harder you fall. Over the summer, Dates discussed with CT his frustration with the lack of diversity among SBCs recently appointed entity heads, all of whom are white men, and the inconsistent support for racial justice causes. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The statement on critical race theory and intersectionality has soiled that good faith.. . Dates explained he saw rejecting CRT as part of a continuing heritage of dangerous conservatism.. Logos of the six Southern Baptist Convention seminaries. I cant speak for them. Calling him "the greatest young preacher in our nation today," Rev. Were living in a time where so many young people are walking away from the church and where church attendance numbers are in the dumps. Dates's 100-year-old congregation only began affiliating with the SBC last year, joining as a dual affiliate with the Progressive National Baptist Convention, a mainline, African American. Its time for a younger generation to assume leadership at one of Chicagos largest churches. Chicago needs the Black church to be her best and brightest self. James Meeks announced Sunday that Pastor Charlie Dates of Progressive Baptist Church in Chicago will succeed him as leader of the 10,000-member Salem Baptist Church of Chicago when he steps out of the role in January 2023. That was the last straw for Dates, he wrote in a column for Religion News Service. Charlie Dates is the Senior Pastor of Progressive Baptist Church in Chicago, IL. In a video of the announcement, Meeks said after he and his wife fasted and prayed about the succession of the ministry, they felt confident in selecting Dates. He was also on staff at Salem Baptist for five years as Meeks preaching assistant before becoming Progressives youngest-ever senior pastor at age 30. We meet every second Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 9:00 am. As one Conservative Baptist Network member said, they must constantly repent but can never actually be forgiven., A group of Southern Baptist pastors released a statement Friday voicing their opposition to any movement in the SBC that seeks to distract from racial reconciliation through the gospel and that denies the reality of systemic injustices.. When Albert Mohler, the president of the Southern Baptist Seminary, said the only politically moral option for Christians was the Republican Party, I asked other SBC leaders, good Christian men, to challenge him. But he added God is extending our platform and our reach to the point where Ill be able to provide pastoral leadership for both churches. Charlie Dates | moodyaudio.com 'More Than Just Talk:' Black Southern Baptist Pastors Urge Racial Unity I dont see anything wrong with loving those who Christ calls us to love, which includes our brothers and sisters in Christ (that includes pastors). I just hate to see us automatically dismiss a pastor, church or ministry due to size. And the same for Salem, which might still have it. . EXCLUSIVE: John MacArthur Shamed, Excommunicated Mother for Refusing to Take Back Child Abuser, Days-long Revival Sweeping Asbury University in Kentucky, EXCLUSIVE: John MacArthur Covered Up Pastors Sexual Abuse, Witnesses Say, EXCLUSIVE: John MacArthurs Church Supported Convicted Child Abuser & Pedophile, Records Show, Dante Bowe Posts, Then Removes, Apology for Behavior Causing Split with Maverick City Music, Matt Chandler Steps Aside After Admitting Inappropriate Online Relationship, John MacArthur Pulls Out of Ligonier Conference, Pastor Resigns From Houston Megachurch After Admitting Affair, Televangelist Creflo Dollar Renounces Past Teachings on Tithing, But Questions Persist. Rev. 53 min; FEB 8, 2023 "Can't Turn . Dates teaches at several universities and seminaries, including Wheaton College, and is popular on the speaking circuit. That is absolutely a legitimate human need but I just dont see it as within the job description of a servant-leader of men in the Epistles. Two Prominent Pastors Break With SBC After Critical Race T | News
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