How are you hoping to continue to cultivate that with both congregations? None of our denominations, Black or white, are as relevant and biblically prophetic as our present age requires. The SBCs power structure wants to maintain white dominance. Shouldnt a competent, strong, wise pastor stir and challenge his flock, make their complacency seem uncomfortable? The Roys Report seeks to foster thoughtful and respectful dialogue. If you have legal questions, attorneys will be available to help you at the legal clinic. We want to see our church grow. We see this is the third article this month youve found worth reading. I was shocked, but not surprised, when Mohler endorsed President Trump and watched the two men on Reformation Day celebrate each other on Twitter. 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.. In the early discussion around the seminary presidents statement, which released last month, SBC president J. D. Greear recognized some of the issues with such emphasis on critical race theory (CRT) itself. 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. Im not in the weeds at Progressive. SERVICE TIME 9:30 AM CST Watch Live "It's Alright to Cry"| Pastor Charlie Dates | Progressive Chicago Watch on Latest Sermon 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. I understand both sides, but havent thought about it enough to have a strong opinion, probably because I dont use those terms. We are not merging the two churches and Salem is not absorbing Progressive, Dates said. Salem has its own kind of DNA, Progressive her own . The 65-year-old has been a pastor for 42 years and said he feels like hes got 42 more years in me. But Meeks added hes learned from King Davids life when its time to come off the battlefield.. The only outcome can be from their life experience, which really ignores the broader family of Southern Baptists.. Dateswho spoke at several national SBC events before and after deciding to affiliate with the denominationwrote that the statement was a final straw.. No matter what age, PBC Kids offers fun, age-appropriate programming that help your children connect with God. My acknowledgement of this is not a statement of submission, but an act of defiance. While West says he cannot offer a full affirmation of the theory, he does not see it as incompatible with the gospel. He is a contributing author to the 2014 book Letters To A Birmingham Jail, and the 2019 book, Say It: Celebrating Expository Preaching in The African American Tradition. Meeks and his wife say they don't want to stand in the next generation's way. 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. I will admit to knowing very little about Charlie Dates, but what Gus Chiggins posted is extremely concerning. Wests The Church Without Walls (originally Brookhollow Baptist Church) has ranked among the 100 biggest in the country and averages 9,000 people in weekly attendance, according to its site. In his June 19 sermon, he told congregants hes retiring as of January 15, 2023, and the Rev. Senior Pastor at Progressive Baptist Church - Chicago . In 2006, he began serving as the primary . He has a bachelor of arts degree in speech communication and rhetoric from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; a master of divinity degree and a Ph.D. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. Its one thing to adore someone you dont have any personal relationship with. Dates, 41, is a graduate of Salem's now-closed Salem Christian Academy. He announced Sunday hell preach his last sermon to the 10,000-member church on January 8, 2023. Who will pay for the SBCs abuse reforms over the long term? Dr. Charlie Edward Dates is Senior Pastor at Progressive Baptist Church in Chicago, IL. 11,909 were here. If I idolized him, dont you think Id have followed him to his church YEARS ago when I first me him? Just, wow. He teaches preaching at Wheaton College and serves as an Affiliate Professor of the Baylor University George W. Truett Theological Seminary and as Affiliate . 53 min; FEB 8, 2023 "Can't Turn . Gleannings aggregates what others are reporting. Im working to discern Gods direction as it relates to timing of when to conclude. Respect and admire if they are capable, yes. So, I propose to you that we need a new organism, not led in full by white men; a Christian collective that makes room for the essentials of the faith and the diversity of the Church; a robust engine that finances the impoverished sides of the Church, speaks justice courageously to the government and cares gently for the oppressed, marginalized and women. In accepting the role, Dates said he sees Salem Baptist Church of Chicago as a global church. At the emergence of the pandemic, the SBC donated to our emergency effort to provide online food delivery services for Chicagoans with SNAP benefits. So he is going to pastor two large churches in addition to teaching at several colleges. That history is enormous. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Again, amen to that. The statementposted on the anniversary of the 13th amendment abolishing slaverycalled for collective repentance and criticized those who would downplay SBCs racial history or label others as critical race theorists for acknowledging systemic injustices. I dont need to be Einstein to understand that with all these jobs he is not truly doing any of them full time. He served three terms as an Illinois state senator, was chairman of the state board of education, and ran in Chicagos 2011 mayoral race. I cant speak for them. I think thats a blessing, especially when I see a lot of superficial relationships between pastors and their flock. 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. No. Last month, in a joint statement and individual remarks, the six presidents of SBC seminaries called critical race theory unbiblical and instead emphasized the need to turn to Christian teachings alone, not secular ideas, to confront racism. Our seminaries, many of them are in decline. Charlie Dates serves as the senior pastor at Progressive Baptist Church and teaches at Moody Bible Institute as an adjunct professor. 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. 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. After 11 years at Progressive and watching more than 1,000 people join that church in that time, its fair to say that I carry the DNA of both churches. Progressive Baptist Church (map) Google Calendar ICS Join us in the sanctuary from 4pmCT -6pmCT as we meet and greet political candidates running to be the mayor of our great city this upcoming Spring. And I dont even go to Progressive, which is less than 15 minutes from my home (closer than my current church home). The beauty of this narrative is that the Lord, in his kindness and his grace, has taken pastors and churches to develop me. What I benefit from is far greater than just a tip from him here or there; its more of a model of a life lived. He also teaches at Wheaton College and has delivered chapel sermons at various institutions, including The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. So we decided to cooperate and join our church to the SBC in what is known as a dual affiliation. We want to see younger families come to our church and the last thing that we want is to stand in the way of that.". We are hosting our New Member Orientation known as 'Connection Institute.' To a visitor entering the Northwest Church of Christ in Chicago, Illinois, on a recent Sunday, the assembly might have sounded like, The Rev. James Meeks faltered for just a moment at the end. The Social Justice Ministry is here to help through our Gospel Justice Center Legal Clinic. Neither is it a premeditated desire of mine. I had to tell my church I was wrong. When I came back home to Southwestern, I even encouraged other ministers to do the same. Chicago needs the Black church to be her best and brightest self. To correct us from repeating errors and to inspire and to encourage us to pursue Gods great promise. Charlie has also led Progressive in being a very put faith into action church here in the Chicago Black community. Dr. Progressive Baptist Church of Chicago Pastor: Dr. Charlie E. Dates Website: www.progressivechicago.org Giving/Donations: https://progressivechicago.org/give IG: So Im not in a position to speak on that. Dates also is an affiliate professor at Baylor Universitys George W. Truett Theological Seminary in Texas and at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Illinois, according to his bio. Theres a danger when the person idolized has a position of power and authority, particularly in a religious sense. Through his passion for learning, living, and teaching the Gospel, Dr. Charlie serves as an Affiliate Professor at Baylor University- George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and Wheaton College. Learn more. Its a sensitive time for both congregations, and I want to convey as they read this my love for both of them. I adore Charlie Dates BECAUSE of how he and his wife PERSONALLY ministered to me when I needed it. I cant speak much about Salem Baptist Church (other than its known in the Black community here in Chicago due to its sheer size), but I do know Progressive. I do know it is a debate in the Black community about using certain colorist or racially-charged terms against each other. @progressivechicago | @charliedates |. The specter of racial animus and theological arrogance was giving way to a new era of Christian leadership, I suggested. And if you think it feels good, warm and fuzzy to be confronted about your sin when youre in the middle of grief, you are VERY mistaken. View Charlie Dates' profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. . The statement on critical race theory and intersectionality has soiled that good faith..